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Podigee vs Transistor.fm

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Podigee

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transistor.fm logo

Transistor.fm

Podcasting

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor.fm 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.fm add-on pricing for transcription services is listed but actual prices omitted from display
  • They diverge on capability: Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podigee and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Podigee and Transistor.fm differ
AttributePodigeeTransistor.fm
Starting price€12/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20132016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • German data centers

Only in Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • YouTube
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • GDPR compliant
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podigee

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

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Podigee
  • Video podcast publishingnot Podigee
  • AI transcriptionnot Podigee
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Podigee
  • Private podcast networksnot 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.fm

  • Add-on pricing for transcription services is listed but actual prices omitted from display
  • Enterprise pricing lacks specificity and requires direct contact
  • Private subscriber limits appear restrictive for scaling large networks
  • No transparent usage overage costs shown

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.fm

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.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Podigee or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Podigee starts at €12/month and Transistor.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podigee or Transistor.fm?
Transistor.fm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €12/month for Podigee and Free for Transistor.fm.
Does Podigee or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Podigee runs on Web. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Transistor.fm for free?
Yes. Transistor.fm 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.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Podigee do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, GDPR compliant.

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.fm: Does Transistor.fm offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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.fm: What's the least expensive plan?

The Starter plan costs $19 per month USD and includes 20K monthly downloads, 50 private subscribers, unlimited podcasts, and unlimited collaborators.

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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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