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Alitu vs Transistor.fm

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Alitu

Podcasting

The podcast maker that does the hard work for you

From
$38/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: Alitu the included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000; Transistor.fm add-on pricing for transcription services is listed but actual prices omitted from display
  • They diverge on capability: Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Alitu and Transistor.fm differ
AttributeAlituTransistor.fm
Starting price$38/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20192016

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 Alitu

  • Auto audio cleanup
  • Music and transitions
  • Episode builder
  • Direct publishing
  • Recording tools
  • Transcription
  • Buzzsprout
  • Libsyn

Only in Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Alitu

  • Recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing backgroundnot Transistor.fm
  • Automatic noise removal, EQ and levellingnot Transistor.fm
  • Podcast hosting and a show website in one placenot Transistor.fm
  • Transcription and AI show notesnot Transistor.fm
  • Producing an episode from raw recordings in one toolnot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Alitu
  • Video podcast publishingnot Alitu
  • AI transcriptionnot Alitu
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Alitu
  • Private podcast networksnot Alitu

Where each one falls short

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

Alitu

  • The included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000
  • A second show is charged, at $63 a month for two against $38 for one
  • The advertised $32 a month is the annual rate
  • The professional editing service is a separate product starting at $295 a month
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial

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

Alitu

$38/month
  • Monthly$38/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Auto audio cleanup
    • Music library
  • Annual$32/month
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

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 Alitu if

  • You need auto audio cleanup.
  • You also want music and transitions.
Alitu 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 Alitu or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Alitu starts at $38/month and Transistor.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alitu or Transistor.fm?
Transistor.fm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $38/month for Alitu and Free for Transistor.fm.
Does Alitu or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Alitu 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. Alitu starts at $38/month.
What is Alitu best used for?
Alitu is most often used for recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background, automatic noise removal, eq and levelling, podcast hosting and a show website in one place, transcription and ai show notes. Of those, recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background and automatic noise removal, eq and levelling are not what Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Alitu do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Music and transitions, Episode builder, Direct publishing. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alitu: Can I use the free tier for commercial podcasts?

The free tier supports up to 1,000 downloads per month. If your podcast exceeds this limit, you will need to upgrade to the $10/month plan which supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not specify whether free tier usage restrictions apply differently to commercial vs. personal use.

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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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Alitu: What happens if I cancel after the trial?

Alitu offers a 7-day free trial with full feature access, followed by a 30-day money-back guarantee after your first charge. You can cancel anytime with two clicks without contacting customer service, and you can pause your subscription for up to 3 months.

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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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Alitu: Are there any long-term contracts or minimum commitments?

No. Alitu does not require long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime and pause your subscription for up to 3 months if needed.

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Alitu: What counts toward download limits on paid plans?

The paid $10/month tier supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not clarify what counts as a download or whether there are overage fees beyond the included quota.

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