Castos Review 2026

Pricing

Free tier: 14-day free trial, no credit card required

Best For

• WordPress site owners
• Course creators using private podcasts
• Podcasters wanting transcription included

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castos free?

No. Castos has no free plan. Castos does list a free option: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. The cheapest way in is Essentials at $19/month.

How much does Castos cost?

Castos costs $19 to $499 a month. Essentials is $19/month or $190/year, Growth is $49/month or $490/year, Pro is $99/month or $990/year, and Castos Premium starts at $499/month or $4,990/year. Annual billing works out at two months free. Extra private podcast subscribers beyond 500 cost $50/month per batch of 500.

Does Castos have a lifetime deal?

Not today. Castos sells monthly and annual subscriptions only, and no lifetime or one-time option appears on its pricing page as of September 2026. Castos ran AppSumo lifetime promotions years ago, which is why the term still surfaces in search results, but those campaigns are over and the codes are not redeemable. The current way to pay less is annual billing, which is priced at two months free.

Is Castos worth it?

It is worth it if you publish from a WordPress site. The Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin is the reason to choose Castos over a cheaper host, and downloads are unlimited on every plan, so a hit episode never triggers a bill. It is a poor fit if you want a free tier, since the entry price is $19/month, or if you need video file hosting, which starts at Pro ($99/month). Private podcasting for courses and memberships is the other strong reason to pick it, with 100 subscribers on Essentials and 500 on Pro.

What's the difference between Castos' plans?

Essentials ($19/mo) covers unlimited podcasts, episodes, and downloads with one user, 10 transcription credits a month, and up to 100 private subscribers. Growth ($49/mo) adds 5 team members, 25 credits, 250 private subscribers, and YouTube republishing. Pro ($99/mo) adds video file hosting, 10 team members, 100 credits, and 500 private subscribers. Castos Premium (from $499/mo) removes the team and transcription limits and adds SSO and a dedicated account manager.

Does Castos have a free trial?

Yes, 14 days, and Castos does not ask for a credit card to start it. There is no free forever plan; after the trial the cheapest option is Essentials at $19/month, or $190 a year.