Libsyn review

Libsyn is one of the oldest names in podcast hosting and still prices by monthly audio upload hours. The cheapest option is an $8 plan for the bare essentials, and Basic at $12 per month covers 3 hours of audio uploads, basic IAB verified stats and YouTube video distribution. Advanced at $25 adds 10 hours, advanced stats and Spotify video distribution, while Max at $150 covers 55 hours for prolific creators. Every plan includes video uploads up to 100GB a month, a customizable website and player, multi-user access for up to five users per podcast, and monetization through PodRoll, Automatic Podcast Ads and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Libsyn says it has paid out over $112 million to creators since 2017 and offers monthly live Q&A office hours. The upload-hour model is the main drawback: a weekly hour-long show outgrows Basic quickly, and dynamic ad insertion and API access sit on custom Professional and Enterprise plans. The first 30 days are free.

Who it is for

established shows that want a long-standing host with built-in ads

Price

$8 plan for the bare essentials; Basic $12 per month; 30 days free.

$8 Plan for the bare essentials
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Basic plan with 3 hours of audio uploads a month and YouTube video distribution
• Video uploads up to 100GB a month on all plans
• IAB verified analytics on every plan
• PodRoll, Automatic Podcast Ads and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions on every plan
• Up to five users per podcast

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Entry price of $8 a month for the bare essentials
• Strength: First 30 days free on every plan
• Strength: Libsyn says it has paid out over $112 million to creators since 2017
• Weakness: Audio upload limits are tight: 3 hours a month on Basic
• Weakness: Spotify video distribution starts on Advanced at $25
• Weakness: Dynamic ad insertion and API access need a Professional or Enterprise plan

Key facts

• Free trial: 30 days
• Cheapest paid plan: $8 per month
• Basic plan: $12, 3 hours audio a month
• Video uploads: Up to 100GB a month

Where it ranks

Libsyn is No. 9 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.