Transistor review

Transistor charges by downloads rather than shows, so a single Starter account at $19 per month can hold as many podcasts as you like, each with its own RSS feed, website and analytics page. Starter includes 20,000 monthly audio downloads, 50 private podcast subscribers, unlimited team members, advanced analytics, live support and API plus MCP access. Professional at $49 per month adds video publishing, 500 GB of storage, dynamic pre-roll, mid-roll and post-roll ads, dynamic show notes and 100,000 downloads. If a show keeps going over its limit, Transistor contacts you about upgrading rather than cutting off the audio. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and yearly billing saves 17%. Transistor also states that you keep ownership of your content and can run your own ads or a Patreon membership. It suits creators who expect to launch more than one show or need private feeds for a team, and it is less of a bargain for a single hobby podcast.

Who it is for

creators running several shows or private feeds

Price

Starter from $19 per month billed monthly; 14-day free trial.

Podcast network website $19 / mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited podcasts and episodes on every plan
• Starter includes 20,000 monthly audio downloads and 50 private podcast subscribers
• Professional adds video, dynamic ads and 100,000 monthly downloads
• Unlimited team members, advanced analytics and live customer support on all plans
• API and MCP access plus a built-in podcast and network website

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One account hosts as many shows as you want
• Strength: No automatic shut-off if you go over your download limit
• Strength: Yearly billing saves 17%
• Weakness: No free plan, only a 14-day trial
• Weakness: Video and dynamic ads start on Professional at $49 per month
• Weakness: Starter allows only 50 private podcast subscribers

Key facts

• Free trial: 14 days
• Cheapest paid plan: Starter, $19 per month
• Shows per account: Unlimited
• Max audio file size: 2 GB

Where it ranks

Transistor is No. 6 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.