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RedCircle
Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities
As of 30 August 2026, RedCircle is free to use. RedCircle is a free podcast hosting platform that connects podcasters with sponsors and monetization opportunities. Softwr lists it under Podcasting. RedCircle is made by RedCircle Inc, launched in 2015, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What RedCircle does
RedCircle is a free podcast hosting platform that connects podcasters with sponsors and monetization opportunities. It offers unlimited hosting, distribution to all platforms, and built-in sponsorship matching. Perfect for independent podcasters wanting free hosting with earning potential.
What people use it for
- Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads
- Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces
- Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodes
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Where it falls short
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- The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
- The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
- The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
- Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
- Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
- Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
- Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
- A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
- The trial is 7 days
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Pricing
What RedCircle costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Unlimited hosting
- Automatic distribution
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Analytics dashboard
Capabilities
Features
Unlimited hosting
Distribution
Sponsorship marketplace
Analytics
Podcast website
Monetization
All podcast platforms
Integration with All podcast platforms
Social media
Integration with Social media
Advertising networks
Integration with Advertising networks
Content protection
Content protection security feature
Privacy controls
Privacy controls security feature
Web support
Available on web
Behind it
Who makes RedCircle
- Company
- RedCircle Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
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