Best Podcast Hosting for startups

Ranked by AI-assistant recommendations, with a free tier and low entry price weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

1. #1Buzzsprout

   100% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $15/month

   Free tier:

   yes

   Upload up to 72 hrs / yr · Easiest way to get started · Listed in Podcast Directories

   User-friendly interface · Great customer support

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2. #2Podbean

   100% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $12/mo.

   Free tier:

   yes

   Unlimited total storage · Unmetered bandwidth · Advanced podcast stats

   Affordable pricing options · Free account available

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3. #3Transistor

   100% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $19/mo

   Free tier:

   yes

   Integrations listed:

   1

   Unlimited podcasts · Unlimited team members · 50 Private subscribers

   Easy to use interface · Reliable service

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4. #4Captivate

   100% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $17/user/month

   Unlimited Podcasts · Unlimited Uploads/Storage · Extensive Distribution List

   Easy to set up and use · Responsive support team

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5. #5Libsyn

   100% AI citation rate(5 questions)
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6. #6Spotify for Podcasters

   40% AI citation rate(5 questions)
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7. #7Acast

   20% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   €25/month

   Free tier:

   yes

   1 Show · 5 Episodes · Monetize with ads

   Easy to start for new podcasters. · Good monetization options.

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8. #8RedCircle

   20% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $14.99/month

   Unlimited Hosted Podcasts · Cross Promotions Marketplace · Unlimited Dynamic Insertion

   Advanced features for growth · Generous storage and bandwidth

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9. #9Simplecast

   0% AI citation rate(5 questions)

   From:

   $15/mo

   Unlimited storage & uploads · Customizable show website · Manage multiple shows

   Simple pricing tiers · Comprehensive analytics

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10. #10Megaphone

    0% AI citation rate(5 questions)

    From:

    $99/month

    Hosting & distribution capabilities · Robust campaign management toolkit · Detailed reporting & analytics

    User-friendly interface for podcasters · Strong analytics tools

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