Skip to content
Transistor logo

Podcast hosting for serious podcasters

Visit Website
Reviews onCapterra
15 reviews tracked

The Bottom Line

Entry price

Paid plans only

Biggest pro

Unlimited shows

Biggest con

No free plan

TL;DR - Transistor

  • Host unlimited podcasts on one account with a single subscription.
  • Distribute podcasts to all major platforms and access detailed analytics.
  • Offers private podcasting, dynamic ad insertion, and human-powered customer support.
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & pros
4.9/5 across review platforms

What is Transistor?

Editorial review
Transistor is a podcast hosting platform for creating unlimited podcasts with advanced analytics, dynamic ads, private podcasting, and built-in podcast websites for teams and networks.

Available on: Web

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Unlimited shows
  • Great analytics
  • Easy distribution

Cons

  • No free plan
  • Limited customization

Ratings Across the Web

4.9(15 reviews)

Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more

Key Features

Unlimited podcastsDynamic adsPrivate podcastingAdvanced analyticsPodcast websiteYouTube auto-postTeam collaborationNetwork support

Pricing Plans

Starter

$19

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Unlimited team members
  • 50 private subscribers
  • 20K monthly downloads
  • Advanced analytics
  • Podcast website

Professional

$49

  • 500 private subscribers
  • 100K monthly downloads
  • Dynamic ads (pre/mid/post-roll)
  • Dynamic show notes
  • Auto-post to YouTube

Business

$99

  • 3K private subscribers
  • 250K monthly downloads
  • Remove branding
  • All Professional features

Enterprise

$199

  • Custom downloads
  • Custom private subscribers
  • Contact for custom arrangements

How Transistor's pricing compares

At $19/mo, Transistor is mid-range of its 5 direct competitors ($5 to $29/mo across the set).

$18.36
Transistor
$19

Entry paid plan, monthly.

Reviews

4.9/5

Across 15 verified user reviews on Capterra

Add your hands-on experience to help the next buyer.

Best Transistor Alternatives

Top alternatives based on features, pricing, and user needs.

View full list →

Most buyers shortlist 2 or 3 tools before committing. Pull a side-by-side comparison or browse the full alternatives shortlist below.

Explore More

Transistor FAQ

What is Transistor?

Transistor is a podcast hosting platform that lets you create unlimited podcasts with one subscription. It includes analytics, private podcasting, and built-in websites.

How much does Transistor cost?

Transistor Starter is $19/month for 20K downloads. Professional is $49/month (100K downloads) with dynamic ads. Business is $99/month (250K downloads). Annual billing saves 2 months.

What are Transistor dynamic ads?

Dynamic ads let you insert pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll audio into episodes dynamically. You can swap ads across your entire back catalog without re-uploading episodes.

Does Transistor support private podcasts?

Yes, all plans support private podcasting with subscriber limits (50 on Starter, 500 on Professional, 3K on Business). Great for internal communications or premium content.

Guides & Articles