Podcast hosting for growing shows
Download-based pricing is cheap early and climbs as you grow; flat-rate pricing costs more early and stays put. The table shows the cheapest plan (per month, billed yearly) that covers each download level. For flat-rate hosts we show the entry plan, although you may want a higher tier for team seats or features.
| Monthly downloads | Captivate | Transistor | Castos (flat) | RSS.com (flat) no affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | Personal $17 | Starter $15.83 | Essentials $15.83 | Free Free |
| 50,000 | Professional $44 | Professional $40.83 | Essentials $15.83 | Free Free |
| 120,000 | Professional $44 | Business $82.50 | Essentials $15.83 | Free Free |
| 280,000 | Business $90 | Enterprise / contact | Essentials $15.83 | Free Free |
What happens when you go over
- Captivate: it won't stop your show. If you're over the limit two months in a row, it asks you to move up a tier.
- Transistor: no automatic shut-off. If you're consistently over, it asks you to upgrade.
- Castos, RSS.com: downloads are unlimited on every plan, so there is no overage.
Growth also brings needs beyond downloads: dynamic ad insertion, sponsor reports, team seats. Castos includes dynamic ad management on all plans. Transistor's dynamic ads start on Professional. Captivate includes its dynamic content tool (AMIE) on every plan.
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