Software · head to head
Podcast.co vs Transistor.fm
Podcast.co
Software
Professional podcast hosting and distribution
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
- -
Transistor.fm
Software
The podcast host built for professional broadcasters
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions; Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier
- They diverge on capability: Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podcast.co and Transistor.fm actually diverge.
| Attribute | Podcast.co | Transistor.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2017 | 2016 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Podcast.co
- Unlimited hosting
- Podcast websites
- Distribution
- Team collaboration
- Social media
- UK data centers
Only in Transistor.fm
- Unlimited episodes
- Automatic transcription
- Custom player
- Email newsletters
- White-label options
- Zapier
- Secure APIs
- Ios support
Both cover
- Advanced analytics
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- YouTube
- SSL encryption
- GDPR compliant
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podcast.co
- Podcast hostingnot Transistor.fm
- Corporate podcastingnot Transistor.fm
- Network hostingnot Transistor.fm
Transistor.fm
- Podcast hosting and distributionnot Podcast.co
- Video podcast publishingnot Podcast.co
- AI transcriptionnot Podcast.co
- Dynamic ad insertionnot Podcast.co
- Private podcast networksnot Podcast.co
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Podcast.co
- Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
- Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
- Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads
Transistor.fm
- Monthly download caps vary by tier
- Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
- Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly
Pricing, plan by plan
Podcast.co
$19/month- Lite$19/month
- 1 user
- 15,000 monthly downloads
- Basic podcast pages
- Growth$49/month
- 5 users
- 75,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
- Premium$99/month
- Unlimited users
- 200,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
Transistor.fm
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Transistor.fm if
- You need unlimited episodes.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want automatic transcription.
Questions people ask
- Is Podcast.co or Transistor.fm better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Transistor.fm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Transistor.fm?
- Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Transistor.fm at On request.
- Does Podcast.co or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
- Podcast.co runs on Web. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Podcast.co best used for?
- Podcast.co is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, network hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.
- What can Podcast.co do that Transistor.fm cannot?
- Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Distribution, Team collaboration. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Custom player, Email newsletters. Both handle Advanced analytics, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?
All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?
Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.
SourcePodcast.co: What analytics are included?
All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Is transcription included?
Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.
SourcePodcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?
Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.
SourcePodcast.co: Is there a free trial?
Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
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