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Transistor.fm vs Typeform

Transistor.fm logo

Transistor.fm

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Typeform logo

Typeform

Marketing

People-friendly forms and surveys

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Typeform has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier; Typeform free plan limited to 10 responses per month; Basic plan capped at 100/month
  • They diverge on capability: Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Typeform covers Conversational forms.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Transistor.fm and Typeform differ
AttributeTransistor.fmTypeform
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingMarketing
Founded20162012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Transistor.fm

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

Only in Typeform

  • Conversational forms
  • Logic jumps
  • Calculator fields
  • Payment collection
  • File uploads
  • Multi-language forms
  • Mobile responsive
  • Real-time analytics

Both cover

  • Zapier

What people use each for

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

Transistor.fm

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

Typeform

  • Customer feedback surveysnot Transistor.fm
  • Lead generation formsnot Transistor.fm
  • Event registrationsnot Transistor.fm
  • Job applicationsnot Transistor.fm
  • Market researchnot Transistor.fm

Where each one falls short

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

Transistor.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

Typeform

  • Free plan limited to 10 responses per month; Basic plan capped at 100/month
  • Branding removal only available on Plus plan ($56/month) and above
  • No self-hosting or on-premise deployment options

Pricing, plan by plan

Transistor.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

Typeform

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Typeform review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Transistor.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Choose Typeform if

  • You need conversational forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want logic jumps.
Typeform review

Questions people ask

Is Transistor.fm or Typeform better?
Neither clearly leads. Transistor.fm starts at On request and Typeform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Transistor.fm or Typeform?
Typeform has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Transistor.fm and Free for Typeform.
Does Transistor.fm or Typeform run on more platforms?
Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile. Typeform runs on Web.
Can I use Typeform for free?
Yes. Typeform has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transistor.fm starts at On request.
What is Transistor.fm best used for?
Transistor.fm is most often used for podcast hosting and distribution, video podcast publishing, ai transcription, dynamic ad insertion. Of those, podcast hosting and distribution and video podcast publishing are not what Typeform is typically brought in for.
What can Transistor.fm do that Typeform cannot?
Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Typeform covers Conversational forms, Logic jumps, Calculator fields, Payment collection. Both handle Zapier.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Typeform: What are Typeform's pricing tiers?

Typeform offers a free plan (10 responses/month), Basic at $28/month billed annually (100 responses/month, 1 user), Plus at $56/month billed annually (1,000 responses/month, 3 users, branding removed), and Business at $91/month billed annually (10,000 responses/month, 5 users).

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Typeform: Does Typeform have a free tier?

Yes. Typeform offers a free plan limited to 10 form responses per month with Typeform branding.

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Typeform: What integrations does Typeform support?

Typeform integrates with ActiveCampaign, Calendly, CallRail, Intercom, Klaviyo, Slack, Stripe, Webflow, and Zapier for workflow automation.

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Typeform: Can users export data from Typeform?

Yes. Typeform provides API access for data export. Users can retrieve form data and responses through the API using the GET /forms/:formId endpoint and export to CSV through integrations like Zapier or Airbyte.

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Typeform: Does Typeform offer self-hosting options?

No. Typeform is a cloud-based SaaS platform only. Self-hosted alternatives exist in the open-source form builder category, but Typeform itself does not offer on-premise deployment.

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Typeform: When is branding removed from Typeform?

Typeform branding is automatically removed only on the Plus plan ($56/month billed annually) and higher. The free and Basic plans display Typeform branding on forms.

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