Transistor vs Transistor.fm

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.

What people use each for

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

Both are used for podcast hosting and distribution, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Transistor or Transistor.fm better?

Neither clearly leads. Transistor starts at Free and Transistor.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Transistor or Transistor.fm?

Transistor starts at Free and Transistor.fm at Free.

Does Transistor or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?

Transistor runs on Web. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.

Can I use Transistor for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Transistor best used for?

Transistor is most often used for podcast hosting and distribution, audio content publishing, private subscriber management. Of those, audio content publishing and private subscriber management are not what Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.

What can Transistor do that Transistor.fm cannot?

Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Team collaboration, Custom branding. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Custom player, Email newsletters. Both handle Advanced analytics, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts.