Podcast Hosting

CastosvsTransistor

Compare Castos and Transistor side by side. See pricing, features, and which is right for your podcast.

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Castos

WordPress-focused podcast hosting

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Transistor

Professional hosting for multiple shows

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Pricing Comparison

TierCastosTransistor
Starting Price$19/mo$19/mo

Feature Comparison

FeatureCastosTransistor
Unlimited Storage
Unlimited Bandwidth
Dynamic Ad Insertion
Transcription
Video SupportBeta (Professional+, invite rollout)
Analytics
Monetization
Custom Website
Team Members
API Access

Castos Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class WordPress integration
  • AI transcription credits included
  • Private podcasting for courses and memberships

Cons

  • No free tier
  • Private subscriber limits by plan
  • Native video hosting only on Pro+

Transistor Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Host unlimited shows on one account
  • Unlimited team members on all plans
  • Private podcast support for internal communications

Cons

  • No free tier (14-day trial only)
  • Download-based pricing can get expensive
  • AI transcription is paid add-on

The Verdict

Castos is best for:

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

Transistor is best for:

  • Businesses hosting multiple podcasts
  • Agencies managing client podcasts
  • Organizations needing private podcast feeds

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper: Castos or Transistor?
Neither. Castos and Transistor both start at $19/month.
Do Castos and Transistor have free versions?
Neither one has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Castos and $19/month for Transistor.

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