Castos was formed in 2017 around the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, a popular way of self-hosting podcasts. Castos added analytics, hosting, and an embeddable media player, and now provides automated transcription, a simple website, and allows content to be republished to YouTube.
On top of this, the company also provides podcast editing services.
Founded in 2018, Transistor is a relative newcomer to the hosting space, and has since leant its services to some big names including VH-1, Basecamp, and Kickstarter.
Although not as full-featured as others, lacking an adequate podcast website or IAB-compliant metrics, for professionals looking for affordable hosting for a podcast whose website is handled elsewhere – or where the podcast forms part of a larger offering – Transistor is easy-to-use and lightning-fast to launch with.
The service was born out of one of the founders’ work projects, so it carries the DNA of a service meant for companies that are using a podcast as part of a wider media strategy. In that respect, it’s not a good fit for hobbyists and beginners, but its no-nonsense interface makes it a good pick for busy show runners.
The Podcode podcast, the audio version of the Podcode.tv channel, is hosted with Transistor.
Castos has the best price for this plan. Castos is also more generous in its bandwidth.
Castos | Transistor | |
---|---|---|
Price | $15.83 per month | $19.00 per month |
Number of podcasts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Episodes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Downloads | Unlimited | 10,000 per month |
Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Podcast website included | ||
Use your own domain | ||
IAB certified metrics | ||
Republish to YouTube | ||
Podcast network support |
Castos has the best price for this plan. Castos is also more generous in its bandwidth.
Castos | Transistor | |
---|---|---|
Price | $40.83 per month | $49.00 per month |
Number of podcasts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Episodes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Downloads | Unlimited | 75,000 per month |
Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Podcast website included | ||
Use your own domain | ||
IAB certified metrics | ||
Republish to YouTube | ||
Podcast network support |
Castos has the best price for this plan. Castos is also more generous in its bandwidth.
Castos | Transistor | |
---|---|---|
Price | $82.50 per month | $99.00 per month |
Number of podcasts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Episodes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Downloads | Unlimited | 200,000 per month |
Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Podcast website included | ||
Use your own domain | ||
IAB certified metrics | ||
Republish to YouTube | ||
Podcast network support |
Castos allows you to designate portions of your episodes that can used to create audiograms in apps like Headliner. Castos works with apps that support Bitcoin donations.
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