Your host is your distribution. Pick one whose analytics you can show to a sponsor.
We only list tools here that a podcaster would actually reach for. For the full field, including every tool in the category, see all podcast hosts.
Buzzsprout hosts your episodes, publishes your feed to every directory and keeps the dashboard simple. Pricing is by upload hours per month.
For podcasters: New podcasters who want hosting that just works.
Transistor lets you run several podcasts on one plan and supports private podcasts, which are useful for paid members or internal audiences.
For podcasters: Creators with more than one show, or a private members’ podcast.
Captivate focuses on growth: podcast websites, calls to action inside the player, and monetisation features alongside unlimited shows.
For podcasters: Podcasters who treat the show as a business.
Spotify’s free hosting (previously Spotify for Podcasters, and Anchor before that) publishes your show to Spotify and other apps and supports video podcasts on Spotify.
For podcasters: Starting a show at zero cost, especially for a Spotify-heavy audience.
Podbean hosts podcasts with built-in options to earn: an ads marketplace, premium episodes and patron support, plus live audio streams.
For podcasters: Podcasters who want monetisation options in their host.
Castos hosts public and private podcasts, integrates with WordPress and offers production services.
For podcasters: Private podcasts for members or courses.
Podscan monitors and transcribes podcasts so you can search mentions, find guests and track topics across shows.
For podcasters: Podcasters looking for guests, sponsors or mentions.
Zencastr records remote guests on separate tracks and also offers podcast hosting and distribution, so a small show can run in one place.
For podcasters: Audio-first shows that want recording and hosting together.
