Is Castos or Wavve better?

Neither clearly leads. Castos 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, Castos or Wavve?

Castos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Castos and $10/month for Wavve.

Does Castos or Wavve run on more platforms?

Castos runs on Web, Wordpress. Wavve runs on Web.

Can I use Castos for free?

Yes. Castos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.

What is Castos best used for?

Castos is most often used for podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads, private and subscriber-only podcasts, automatic transcription of episodes, republishing episodes to youtube. Of those, podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads and private and subscriber-only podcasts are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.

What can Castos do that Wavve cannot?

Castos covers WordPress integration, Email marketing, WordPress, WordPress security. Wavve covers Simple interface, Podcast website. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization.

Podcasting · head to head

Castos vs Wavve

Castos

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting for WordPress sites

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From: $10/month
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Castos has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: Castos transcripts are metered by tier, at 10 a month on Essentials and 100 on Pro; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
They diverge on capability: Castos covers WordPress integration, Wavve covers Simple interface.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castos and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where Castos and Wavve differ
Attribute	Castos	Wavve
Starting price	Free	$10/month
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	Web, Wordpress	Web
Founded	2016	2018

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 Castos

WordPress integration
Email marketing
WordPress
WordPress security
Wordpress support

Only in Wavve

Simple interface
Podcast website

Both cover

Unlimited hosting
Distribution
Analytics
Monetization
All podcast platforms
Email services
Content protection
Web support

What people use each for

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

Castos

Podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloadsnot Wavve
Private and subscriber-only podcastsnot Wavve
Automatic transcription of episodesnot Wavve
Republishing episodes to YouTubenot Wavve
WordPress-integrated podcast publishingnot Wavve

Wavve

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

Where each one falls short

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

Castos

Transcripts are metered by tier, at 10 a month on Essentials and 100 on Pro
Private podcast subscribers are capped, at 100 on Essentials and 500 on Pro
Video hosting and the uptime SLA require the Pro tier at $99 a month
SSO and a dedicated account manager are Premium only, from $499 a month
Team seats are limited by tier, at 5 on Growth and 10 on Pro

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

Castos

Free

Essentials$19/month
- unlimited podcasts/episodes
- 10 transcripts/month
Growth$49/month
- advanced analytics
- 25 transcripts/month
Pro$99/month
- video hosting
- 100 transcripts/month
Premium$499/month
- unlimited transcripts
- dedicated account management

Wavve

$10/month

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Castos if

You need wordpress integration.
You want to start without paying.
You work on Web, Wordpress.
You also want email marketing.

Castos review

Choose Wavve if

You need simple interface.
You also want podcast website.

Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is Castos or Wavve better?: Neither clearly leads. Castos 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, Castos or Wavve?: Castos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Castos and $10/month for Wavve.
Does Castos or Wavve run on more platforms?: Castos runs on Web, Wordpress. Wavve runs on Web.
Can I use Castos for free?: Yes. Castos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is Castos best used for?: Castos is most often used for podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads, private and subscriber-only podcasts, automatic transcription of episodes, republishing episodes to youtube. Of those, podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads and private and subscriber-only podcasts are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can Castos do that Wavve cannot?: Castos covers WordPress integration, Email marketing, WordPress, WordPress security. Wavve covers Simple interface, Podcast website. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Castos: How much does Castos cost?

Castos plans range from USD 19/month for Essentials to USD 499+/month for Premium, with annual billing offering 2 months free discount.

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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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Castos: Is there a free trial for Castos?

Yes, Castos offers a 14-day free trial on the Essentials plan with no credit card required to get started.

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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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Castos: How many transcripts are included per plan?

Essentials includes 10 transcripts/month, Growth includes 25, Pro includes 100, and Premium includes unlimited transcripts.

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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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Castos: What are Castos add-ons and how much do they cost?

Add-ons include AI Assistant at USD 10/month and extra private subscribers at USD 50/month per 500 additional subscribers.

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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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Castos vs Wavve

Castos

Wavve

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Castos

Only in Wavve

Both cover

What people use each for

Castos

Wavve

Where each one falls short

Castos

Wavve

Pricing, plan by plan

Castos

Wavve

Which should you pick?

Choose Castos if

Choose Wavve if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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