About Transistor
Transistor is the podcast host of choice for media companies, brands, and teams managing multiple shows. One subscription hosts unlimited podcasts — no extra cost per show. Each podcast gets private analytics showing downloads, subscribers, and listener geography. The private podcast feature is valuable for internal company communications. Transistor's video feature creates automatically branded social video clips. Pricing starts at $19/month for up to 2 podcasts, $49/month for unlimited shows. Compare to Buzzsprout (simpler, cheaper for one show), Castos (WordPress-native). Best for: agencies managing client podcasts, companies with multiple shows, and teams using podcast for internal communications.
What's Great
- ✓Host unlimited podcasts under one subscription
- ✓Private podcast feature for internal or paid content
- ✓Automatic video clip creation for social media
- ✓Clean analytics dashboard with subscriber tracking
Watch Out For
- !More expensive than Buzzsprout for a single podcast
- !Less beginner-friendly setup process
- !No built-in monetization marketplace
Common Use Cases
A podcast agency manages 12 client shows under one Transistor subscription
A company hosts an internal all-hands podcast for employees on private RSS
A media brand creates automated social clips from episode highlights
Best For
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check website for current pricing.
Category
Podcast Tools
Record, host, and distribute your podcast to all major platforms.
Tags
More Podcast Tools Tools
See all →Riverside.fm
Professional podcast recording studio in your browser — up to 4K local recordings
Buzzsprout
The easiest podcast hosting platform with automatic distribution
Spotify for Podcasters
Free podcast hosting and analytics from the world's largest audio platform
Podbean
All-in-one podcast platform with monetization tools and live streaming