Podcast Launch: The Best Hosting Options

Just like a website host, a podcast host is a place to store and distribute your podcast's audio files.

What is Podcast Hosting?

Just like a website host, a podcast host is a place to store and distribute your podcast's audio files. A Podcast host gives you an RSS feed that you will be used to connect to Apple Podcasts and other podcast directories. There is a monthly or annual cost to keeping your podcast with a podcast host, so it’s important to pick the right one.

Are Apple Podcasts and Spotify a Hosting Service?

No. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, etc. are all podcast platforms. Think of them as search engines for your podcast. These platforms are free to connect to but you still need a place to store your podcast. For more information on how to connect your podcast to these platforms, get in contact with us today.

What should I be looking for?

The good podcast hosting service will store your audio files, create an RSS Feed, help you connect to podcast platforms, and offer statistics. Each hosting service has its strengths and weaknesses, so there is no one correct answer. You should consider the ease of use, price and features you are getting from each service.

Top Picks

Our Top picks for podcast hosting services for 2021 are:

1. Podbean: Best Overall Value.

   We recommend Podbean to most of our clients because of its simplicity, affordability, and its distinctive dynamic ad service.

2. Buzzsprout: Simplest Option

   Buzzsprout is made for beginners. They keep it simple and easy to use.

3. Libsyn: Most Affordable Option

   Libsyn is pretty old school and a little limited. But for $5 a month, it’s a great place to get started.

4. Blubrry: Best Tools

   Blubrry is known for providing some of the best podcast analytics tools in the market.

Other Options

1. Spreaker

2. Anchor

3. Megaphone

4. Captivate

5. Transistor

6. Castos

7. Simplecast

8. Resonate

9. Soundcloud

Working with Studio D:

• Pick a podcast host.

• Setup an account with the email you want associated with the podcast (We can always change this later).

• You do not need to choose a plan immediately, but you will need to enter your payment information. We can upgrade when the podcast is ready to launch.

• Provide the login information to Studio D and we will setup everything else

• Studio D will provide login information and RSS feed (to connect to your website) in the finalization document.

Need Professional Help? Check out our Podcast Launch Service.