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.

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 $19/month and Transistor.fm at On request, 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 $19/month and Transistor.fm at On request.

Does Transistor or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?

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

What is Transistor best used for?

Transistor is most often used for hosting and distributing multiple podcasts from one account, running private, subscriber-only podcast feeds, publishing podcast websites and inserting dynamic audio ads. Of those, hosting and distributing multiple podcasts from one account and running private, subscriber-only podcast feeds 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.