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Podigee vs Transistor

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Podigee

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transistor logo

Transistor

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Podigee spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance; Transistor starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • They diverge on capability: Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podigee and Transistor actually diverge.

Attributes where Podigee and Transistor differ
AttributePodigeeTransistor
Starting price€12/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20132018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Podigee

  • Podcast hosting
  • Automatic distribution
  • Embeddable player
  • Detailed analytics
  • Transcription
  • Amazon Music
  • WordPress
  • GDPR compliant

Only in Transistor

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Private podcasting
  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding
  • API access
  • Slack
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Podigee

  • Podcast hostingnot Transistor
  • Corporate podcastingnot Transistor
  • GDPR-compliant hostingnot Transistor

Transistor

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Podigee
  • Audio content publishingnot Podigee
  • Private subscriber managementnot Podigee

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Podigee

  • Spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • Pricing positioned at professional tier, making it expensive for hobbyist podcasters or those just starting out
  • Limited third-party integration ecosystem and no API access compared to larger podcast hosting services
  • Smaller user community with fewer community-generated tutorials and best practice guides available online

Transistor

  • Starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Dynamic ad insertion and auto-posting to YouTube require the $49 per month Professional plan or higher
  • Removing Transistor branding requires the $99 per month Business plan
  • Enterprise plans above 250,000 monthly downloads start at $199 per month and require contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Podigee

€12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • 1 podcast
    • Unlimited episodes
    • Basic analytics
  • Advanced$29/month
    • 5 podcasts
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom player

Transistor

Free
  • Starter$19/month
    • 20K monthly downloads
    • 50 private subscribers
    • Unlimited podcasts
  • Professional$49/month
    • 100K monthly downloads
    • 500 private subscribers
    • Dynamic ads
  • Business$99/month
    • 250K monthly downloads
    • 3K private subscribers
    • Branded removal
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom limits exceeding 250K downloads or 3K private subscribers

Which should you pick?

Choose Podigee if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You also want automatic distribution.
Podigee review

Choose Transistor if

  • You need unlimited podcasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want private podcasting.
Transistor review

Questions people ask

Is Podigee or Transistor better?
Neither clearly leads. Podigee starts at €12/month and Transistor at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podigee or Transistor?
Transistor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €12/month for Podigee and Free for Transistor.
Does Podigee or Transistor run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Transistor for free?
Yes. Transistor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podigee starts at €12/month.
What is Podigee best used for?
Podigee is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, gdpr-compliant hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Transistor is typically brought in for.
What can Podigee do that Transistor cannot?
Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics. Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Advanced analytics, Team collaboration. Both handle Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podigee: Does Podigee offer a free plan?

Yes. Podigee's LAUNCH plan is free forever and allows hosting 1 podcast with 60 minutes of audio and access to basic analytics for 7 days. No credit card required.

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Transistor: Does Transistor offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial.

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Podigee: To which platforms does Podigee distribute podcasts?

Podigee distributes to 17+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, and others through a single upload.

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Transistor: Can I save money by paying annually?

Yes, Transistor offers 12 months for the price of 10 when you pay yearly, representing a 17% discount.

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Podigee: Is Podigee GDPR-compliant?

Yes. Podigee is GDPR-compliant with privacy-first infrastructure, European hosting, and a player that works without cookies or listener tracking.

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Podigee: What are Podigee's pricing plans for paid tiers?

Podigee offers STARTER (19/month), SCALE (39/month), and CREATOR (59/month) plans with annual billing discounts. Each tier includes more podcasts, video episodes, and analytics history.

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Podigee: Does Podigee provide analytics?

Yes. All plans include analytics with listener retention, geographic insights, and business impact metrics. LAUNCH includes 7 days of analytics, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.

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