To this day, no one can deny the great success of the podcast phenomenonan already consolidated format that has seen its popularity skyrocket in recent years and that it has more and more creators and listeners.
But there is a key aspect both in its development and in its dissemination that is almost as important as the final product: and that is, just as it happens when we create a web page and we need a hosting to host our content, also in the case of we podcasts need a hosting that allows us to store our audio files and create our podcast feed.
There are several tools for this. That’s why, we have analyzed and selected the best options stop hosting podcasts when launching our own audio content. Although we make a distinction between the most recommended and others to take into account, it will always depend on the needs and characteristics of your project. We recommend that you analyze each one in detail to choose the most convenient one.
The best podcast hosting tools…
Before starting and as we always tell you, if you consider that there is a tool that we have not taken into account, and that you think should be among our list, do not forget to leave it in the comments and we will take it into account.
Here goes, then, our proposal for best podcast hosting toolsarranged in alphabetical order:
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Both hosting registration and distribution are completely free on Anchorwhich offers unlimited storage and integration automatic with (), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and with all other major listening platforms.
It has performance metrics of Spotify easy to read and with the possibility to monetize content with subscriptions, announcements and donations. You may to import existing audio or video to the application, or capture audio directly from your phone, tablet or computer and sync it across all devices. It also allows you to record content together with other people and invite listeners to record voice messages that you can use in future episodes.
Art19 is a company of independently owned podcasts which is in the intersection of publishers and advertisers giving both of them complete control of their audio and podcasts, in order to offer the best experience to their listeners. Also, make a intelligent of the public to create personalized audio messages and has the functionality Warp Feedwhich enables send updated announcements and relevant to each user.
It has an excellent customer servicethanks to which podcasters can get support for any step of the creation process: from ideation and creative support or brainstorming, to production or talent selection.
Among its multiple functionalities, we highlight the personalization of RSS feeds to adapt content to different listening platforms, forecast delivery problems, statistics details and creation of native adsamong other.
bluberry is a podcast hosting service that has a simple interface which allows a absolute control of the tool and statistics of emissions.
Requires one paid subscription, which can vary between €10.36 to €86.36. All plans offer 30 days trial, email, video or phone support, detailed metrics, and an optional free managed WordPress website.
Buzzsprout it is an extremely useful tool simple when it comes to hosting, promoting, and tracking podcasts. It allows spread the audios in the main listening applications, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcastsamong others, carry out a automatic optimization of files, generate statistics advanced, add and remove segments from and post-roll to and from your podcast episodes, insert chapter indicatorsamong other options.
Offers a free usage plan 3 plans with advanced features that vary between €10.36 and €20.72 per month, depending on the total amount of audio time per month that is shared on the platform. All include indefinitely hosted episodes, stats, website, and custom built-in players. It also offers the transcription service of the podcast for €0.22/minute for those who want to improve their position in Google searches.
be captivated is defined as flexible podcasting without contracts. It has a simple and intuitive interface and synchronize instantly with your website through a plugin.
Offers 3 subscription plans of €17, €44 and €90 per month. They all include a 7-day free trial, hosting, uploads and unlimited storage, analytics advanced support transcriptiontrend analysis, team collaboration, private podcastingcustom playlist collections, self-designed and customizable player, website of podcast, the option to use your domain name, automation with Zapierand many other functions.
Unlike other tools, chaste allows your customers publish all the content they want for a fixed monthly price, which fluctuates from €16.45 to €864.80 (the amount varies according to the number of subscribers that can private access to your content, accessible by password). This functionality is extremely interesting for private training courses, labor aspects, etc.
All plans include mobile app iOS and Android, WordPress Plugin, custom website, free migrations with a click from the previous host (if it is an existing podcast), advanced analytics, publishing and distribution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more. Also offers post production servicesset up and send podcasts, automatic transcriptsY podcast to video conversion that are automatically published on your YouTube channel.
Fireside has some interesting features to highlight:
- Each podcast gets a website responsive with episode pages, images, custom pages, redirects, host and guest pages, and more. Everything is integrated.
- Provides a free ssl certificate which ensures that it is delivered to the audience safely.
- statistics advanced.
- possibility of distribute the podcast to third parties such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify or TuneIn, among others.
- accommodation of ultra fast files.
- Import of podcast from other sites with a single click, without losing subscribers.
Offers a 14-day free trial and 3 payment plans, which They start at €7.79/month.
One of the best known podcast hosting tools in Spain is ivoox, which also offers content to the public through the web and mobile application (iOS and Android). It allows you to host your productions in a free and unlimited with episodes of 120 minutes maximum extension and a feed length of up to 20 episodes.
With the premium accounts (from €6.99 to €59.99 per month) you get other features like advanced stats, episode scheduling, monetization, unlimited feed, privacy management, and popularity boost, among others.
In addition, iVoox allows you to activate the Fan Subscriptions, which allows your listeners to become your patrons with the monthly economic contribution they wish.
libsyn has been operating in the market since 2004 and, today, is a platform for hosting, distribution and monetization well-known podcast company in the country. Among its main features we highlight the personalized mobile applications for iOS and Android, the level of detail and analysis of its statistics, and the advice to monetize your podcast in the most appropriate way.
Dispose of 4 subscription plans, with prices ranging from €4.33 to €34.63 per month. The main difference between them is the monthly storage available to each profile.
mega phone is a tool simple to use, which allows you to obtain practical information for strategic decision making thanks to its varied result of metrics. It has features to power your podcast from start to finish– Draft, schedule, and publish content to leading podcast apps and smart speakers; monetize your catalog with dynamic ad insertion; Monitor growth and make data-driven decisions with real-time listening and performance metrics.
The price of the subscription is estimated according to each particular need.
mumbler is a podcast hosting tool designed so you can monetize your audience and pay only when you generate profits. you can create 3 types of content:
- private episodes: only accessible to your subscribers.
- trailer episode: Featured on your podcast page on Mumbler so anyone can know what your podcast is about and what to expect if they subscribe.
- public episodes: they can be heard by any visitor to your page on Mumbler and in podcasters where you add your public RSS feed.
For each subscription, Mumbler keeps 20% of profits. If one day you want to migrate to another platform, you take the content and the subscribers with you.
Omny Studio allows you to host and monetize podcasts through the ad insertion. Among its functionalities are those of editing and modifying complete podcasts, analyzing the total subscriber users and leading downloads, giving audience consumption tracking second by second in a panel that shows information in real time, configurable insert playersamong other.
It has different plans, which start at €25.07/month. All standard accounts come with an allowance of 1TB bandwidth per month.
pinecast is a tool simple, fast and comfortable for hosting, creating and importing podcasts through a highly intuitive interface. With it you can distribute the content automatically on different platforms, get alerts when the terms of use of an application or directory request something unexpected or out of the ordinary, upload content without worrying about quality or format (the application takes care of fixing it) and access a wide range of statistics performance analysis.
Offers a free plan with limited load and basic analytics. The payment plans range between €8.64 and €13 per month.
podbean It allows record, edit and publish podcasts from the web or directly from the user’s mobile phone through the free application. The same tool is responsible for distributing the content to all destinations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, the Podbean Podcast app, and more. Also offers performance statistics and the possibility of monetizing your work using the integrated dynamic advertising systemthe Patron Program and/or the Premium Podcast service.
Offers a free plan up to 5…
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