Podcast Hosting
Updated 2025-10-31
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Podbean Review 2026

All-in-one podcast hosting and monetization platform with built-in PodAds advertising marketplace and premium content features. One of the longest-running podcast hosts with AI-powered transcription and video support on higher tiers.

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Pricing

Free tier: 5 hours total storage, 100GB bandwidth

Basic

$0

  • 5 hours total storage
  • 100GB bandwidth/month
  • 1 podcast
  • Basic stats

Unlimited Audio

$17/mo

  • Unlimited storage
  • Unmetered bandwidth
  • 600 AI credits/month
  • Advanced stats

Unlimited Plus

$39/mo

  • 2 podcasts
  • Video podcasting
  • 2,400 AI credits/month
  • 10GB uploads/month

Network

$99/mo

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • 50 team members
  • 6,000 AI credits/month
  • Free PodAds

Business

$129/mo

  • Unlimited team members
  • SSO login
  • SOC2 protection
  • Premium bandwidth

Pros

  • Generous free tier for beginners
  • Built-in PodAds advertising marketplace
  • AI-powered transcription with speaker diarization
  • Video podcasting on Unlimited Plus and above
  • Mobile app for recording and publishing

Cons

  • Interface feels dated compared to competitors
  • Customer support can be slow
  • Video and team features require higher tiers

Best For

  • Podcasters wanting to monetize early
  • Budget-conscious creators
  • Those wanting an all-in-one platform

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