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Transistor vs Wavve

Transistor logo

Transistor

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wavve logo

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Transistor starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Wavve covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Transistor and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where Transistor and Wavve differ
AttributeTransistorWavve
Starting priceFree$10/month
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting), founded (2018).

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

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Private podcasting
  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding
  • API access
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Only in Wavve

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Simple interface
  • Podcast website
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Transistor

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Wavve
  • Audio content publishingnot Wavve
  • Private subscriber managementnot Wavve

Wavve

  • Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot Transistor
  • Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot Transistor
  • Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot Transistor

Where each one falls short

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

Transistor

  • Starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Dynamic ad insertion and auto-posting to YouTube require the $49 per month Professional plan or higher
  • Removing Transistor branding requires the $99 per month Business plan
  • Enterprise plans above 250,000 monthly downloads start at $199 per month and require contacting the vendor

Wavve

  • Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • Starter plan is single user with no team members
  • Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
  • The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
  • There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Transistor

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

Wavve

$10/month
  • Creator$10/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Transistor if

  • You need unlimited podcasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want private podcasting.
Transistor review

Choose Wavve if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want distribution.
Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is Transistor or Wavve better?
Neither clearly leads. Transistor starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Transistor or Wavve?
Transistor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Transistor and $10/month for Wavve.
Does Transistor or Wavve run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Transistor for free?
Yes. Transistor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is Transistor best used for?
Transistor is most often used for podcast hosting and distribution, audio content publishing, private subscriber management. Of those, podcast hosting and distribution and audio content publishing are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can Transistor do that Wavve cannot?
Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Advanced analytics, Team collaboration. Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Transistor: Does Transistor offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial.

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Wavve: Is there a free trial available?

Wavve offers creators a Free Trial to try it out fully. The Free Trial allows for full unlimited content creation.

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Transistor: Can I save money by paying annually?

Yes, Transistor offers 12 months for the price of 10 when you pay yearly, representing a 17% discount.

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Wavve: What are the billing cycle options?

You can choose monthly, 6-month, or annual billing. Annual plans receive the highest discount of 20% off.

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Wavve: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. There is no obligation with Wavve, so you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at anytime.

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Wavve: What is your refund policy?

Once you have paid for Wavve's services, there are no monetary refunds.

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Wavve: Are there usage limits on video creation?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can make.

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