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Podcast hosting & recording tools compared
Podcast hosting, recording, clip-making and podcast website tools we've reviewed, compared on free plans and price.
This page is for people starting or growing a podcast: hosts that store your episodes and send them to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tools that record remote guests in studio quality, apps that turn episodes into short clips, and website builders made for shows. It suits hobby podcasters, businesses running a branded or private show, and creators who want to earn from ads. If you only want to listen to podcasts, see our podcasts and audiobooks hub instead.
A host is the one tool every podcast needs. Compare upload or download limits, whether you can run more than one show, stats, and ways to make money. For recording, look at separate audio tracks for each guest and editing tools. Check whether free plans add ads or branding, and note the refund rules, since several tools here don't refund unused time. Moving hosts later is possible but takes some care with your feed.
Prices we saw ran from free plans and about $8 a month for clip tools to $19 to $50 a month for most hosting plans.
Best for
- Best for recording remote guests: Riverside. A free plan, and Pro $24 a month billed annually.
- Best for running several shows: Transistor. Unlimited shows on one plan, from $19 a month.
- Best free start with ad income: Spreaker. A free plan, and paid plans from $20 a month.
Picked from the prices and terms in the table below, checked on the dates shown. Our blue Our Pick label is separate: how we choose.
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| Company | Main use | Best for | Starting price | Trial, refund or free plan | Prices checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transistor Vetteroo Our Pick | Hosting, unlimited shows | Podcasters who want unlimited shows on one plan | $19/mo | Free trial | October 30, 2026 |
| Headliner Vetteroo Our Pick | Clips and audiograms | Podcasters who want shareable clips | Free; Basic $7.99/month billed yearly | Free plan; no refunds | October 30, 2026 |
| Audiorista Checked by Vetteroo | Branded audio apps | Creators selling audio content | From about $29/mo | 30-day trial | October 31, 2026 |
| Blubrry Checked by Vetteroo | Hosting for WordPress publishers | Podcasters who publish from WordPress | From $15/mo | Free trial (check page) | October 30, 2026 |
| Captivate Checked by Vetteroo | Hosting and growth tools | Podcasters who want hosting with growth and marketing tools | Personal $19/mo ($17/mo billed yearly) | 30-day free trial | October 28, 2026 |
| Castos Checked by Vetteroo | Hosting, private podcasts | Businesses and creators who want private or public podcasts | $19/month | 14-day trial; no refunds | October 30, 2026 |
| Podcastle (now Async) Checked by Vetteroo | Browser recording and editing | Podcasters who want to record and edit in the browser | Free; Pro $23.99/mo billed yearly | Free plan | October 30, 2026 |
| Podpage Checked by Vetteroo | Podcast websites | Podcasters who want a website fast | From $12/mo See price | 14-day trial; money-back guarantee | October 31, 2026 |
| Riverside Checked by Vetteroo | Remote recording and editing | Podcasters and creators who record remote guests in high quality | Free plan; Pro $24/mo billed annually | Free plan; 14-day free trial of paid plans | October 26, 2026 |
| Spreaker Checked by Vetteroo | Hosting and ad income | Podcasters who want hosting plus ad income | Free; paid from $20/month | Free plan; no refunds | October 30, 2026 |
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How we checked
We checked each tool's pricing page, plan limits and refund terms on the date shown. We compare features and costs; we didn't run audio quality tests.
Our reviews
Transistor Vetteroo Our Pick
Podcast hosting and analytics.
Read more →ReviewHeadliner Vetteroo Our Pick
Audiograms and video clips for podcasts and audio.
Read more →ReviewAudiorista Checked by Vetteroo
Platform to build branded audio and podcast apps.
Read more →ReviewBlubrry Checked by Vetteroo
Podcast hosting, stats and the PowerPress WordPress plugin.
Read more →ReviewCaptivate Checked by Vetteroo
Podcast hosting and growth tools.
Read more →ReviewCastos Checked by Vetteroo
Podcast hosting for brands and private podcasts.
Read more →ReviewPodcastle (now Async) Checked by Vetteroo
Browser podcast and video recording and editing with AI tools.
Read more →ReviewPodpage Checked by Vetteroo
Website builder made for podcasts.
Read more →ReviewRiverside Checked by Vetteroo
Podcast and video recording.
Read more →ReviewSpreaker Checked by Vetteroo
Podcast hosting and monetization.
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