Libsyn
Libsyn is one of the largest and oldest podcast hosting platforms.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The largest podcast hosting network
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing tiers are based on hours of new uploads per month, which might be restrictive for prolific creators on lower plans.
Pros
- +Comprehensive monetization options including automated ads, host-read ad sales, Apple Podcasts subscriptions, and Podroll for creator promotion.
- +Extensive distribution capabilities to all major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) with a single upload.
- +Integrated video podcast hosting and YouTube publishing with automatic audio-to-video conversion and playlist management.
- +Robust analytics dashboard providing IAB-certified downloads, geo trends, platform stats, and YouTube data for informed decision-making.
- +Multi-user management for up to five team members, facilitating collaborative podcast production.
Cons
- −Pricing tiers are based on hours of new uploads per month, which might be restrictive for prolific creators on lower plans.
- −Advanced features like Dynamic Ad Insertion, API access, and unlimited storage are only available on Professional and Enterprise plans, requiring direct contact for pricing.
- −While a Canva integration is mentioned for cover art, the extent of other branding customization tools beyond the player and website is not explicitly detailed.
Key features
- ✓Podcast hosting
- ✓Distribution
- ✓Analytics
- ✓Custom apps
- ✓Advertising
- ✓Video support
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 50 | $5 | month | 50MB/mo; Unlimited bandwidth; Basic stats |
| Classic 150 | $15 | month | 150MB/mo; Advanced stats; Custom app |
| Advanced | $40 | month | 400MB/mo; Programmatic ads; Team access |