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Audioboom
by Audioboom
What Audioboom is
Audioboom provides podcast hosting, distribution, monetization, and production services for podcasters, advertisers, and brands. Creators can upload and schedule episodes for publication on their podcast page, RSS feed, and distributed platforms. Submission tools cover Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeart, Spotify, and TuneIn. Uploads are limited to 1 GB and 10 hours and can use MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, OGG, or M4A. Audioboom re-encodes audio as 48 kHz constant 128 kbps MP3 and normalizes loudness. Analytics include listens, estimated listeners, comparisons, CSV export, top episodes, location, devices, platforms, and some demographic data. Paid plans provide access to Showcase, its advertising marketplace; Pros adds options such as live reads and host endorsements. Private podcasts use a secret RSS URL or members-only embed, but their MP3 files have no DRM and can be shared. Paid account plans include Archive at $4.99 a month, Standard at $12.99 a month, and Plus at $24.99 a month. Archive allows 5,000 listens monthly and no new episode uploads; Standard and Plus include unlimited episodes with different listen limits. Pros pricing is by quote. Audioboom is a web service headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and has no free plan.
Who it suits
Audioboom suits podcasters seeking hosting, RSS distribution, analytics, or monetization tools. Private podcasting and team roles may also fit creators working with contributors or members-only audio.
What it does well
- Episodes can be uploaded and scheduled.
- Submission tools cover major podcast services.
- Analytics include comparisons and CSV export.
- Paid plans provide access to Showcase.
- Private podcasts can use secret RSS URLs.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Uploads are limited to 1 GB and 10 hours.
- Private podcast MP3s have no DRM.
- Archive accounts cannot upload new episodes.
Limits
Archive accounts allow up to 5,000 listens per month and do not allow new episode uploads. Standard accounts allow up to 15,000 listens per month, and Plus accounts allow up to 50,000; each includes unlimited episodes. The Pros account is for more than 50,000 downloads per month, with pricing available by quote.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Archive | 5,000 listens per month | On request |
| Standard | 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes per month | On request |
| Plus | 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes per month | On request |
| Pros | More than 50,000 downloads per month · Unlimited episodes per month | On request |
| Standard account | $129 per year · Up to 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes | $129 a year |
| Standard account | $12.99 per month · Up to 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes | $12.99 a month |
| Plus account | $249 per year · Up to 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes | $249 a year |
| Plus account | $24.99 per month · Up to 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes | $24.99 a month |
The first 8 of 11 plans, as audioboom.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.audioboom.com/.
- Choose a plan or account tier based on its monthly listen or download allowance.
- Upload an episode in a supported format within the 1 GB and 10-hour limits.
- Schedule the episode for publication to your podcast page, RSS feed, and distributed platforms.
- Connect Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or Wordpress if you want new episode links shared automatically.
Verdict
Audioboom combines podcast publishing with distribution, analytics, and paid monetization options. Check the plan's listening limits and the private-feed sharing limitation against your needs.
Questions
Is Audioboom free?
No. Audioboom has no free plan.
What platforms does Audioboom support?
Audioboom is listed for web. Its former iOS and Android discovery and recording app was discontinued and became unavailable starting in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
How much do the account plans cost?
Archive account is $4.99 a month, Standard account is $12.99 a month, and Plus account is $24.99 a month. Pros account is quote-based.
What are the monthly account limits?
Archive allows up to 5,000 listens; Standard up to 15,000; and Plus up to 50,000. Pros supports more than 50,000 downloads per month.
Can I publish private podcasts?
Yes. Private podcasts can use a secret RSS URL or members-only embed. Their MP3s have no DRM, so recipients can share the feed or files.
How does Audioboom count listens?
Audioboom says its measurement follows IAB 2.1, deduplicates by user agent and IP over 24 hours, and counts a listen after at least one minute of audio is fetched.
Facts from Audioboom's own pages
- Analytics
- Its analytics include listens, estimated listeners, comparisons, CSV export, top episodes, countries and cities, devices, platforms, and some demographic data. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Analytics level
- advanced · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Audio limits
- Episode uploads are limited to 1 GB and 10 hours, with support for MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, OGG, and M4A. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Audio processing
- Audioboom re-encodes uploaded audio as 48 kHz, constant 128 kbps MP3 and normalizes loudness to -16 LUFS and -1 dB true peak. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Directory distribution
- major directories · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- Audioboom provides podcast submission tools for services including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeart, Spotify, and TuneIn. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · audioboom.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Measurement
- Audioboom says it measures listens using IAB 2.1, deduplicating by user agent and IP over 24 hours and counting a listen after at least one minute of audio is fetched. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile app status
- Audioboom discontinued its iOS and Android discovery and recording app, which became unavailable starting in 2018 and 2019 respectively. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- Paid plans include access to Showcase, Audioboom’s global advertising marketplace, while Pros also includes premium options such as live reads and host endorsements. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Monetization tools
- Yes · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Private podcast limitation
- Private podcasts use a secret RSS URL or members-only embed, but the MP3s have no DRM and recipients can share the feed or files. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Private podcasts
- Yes · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- Audioboom provides podcast hosting, distribution, monetization, and production services for podcasters, advertisers, and brands. · audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Creators can upload and schedule episodes, which publish to their podcast page, RSS feed, and distributed platforms. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- RSS feed
- Yes · audioboom.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- Audioboom states that account-related actions and payment transactions are encrypted, and that Stripe processes subscription card details. · audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Social integrations
- Creators can connect Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Wordpress so new episode links are shared automatically. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support and refund
- Audioboom directs users to its support forum, and its pricing page says customers can cancel within the first month for a full refund. · audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Team access
- Contributor, Producer, Admin, and Owner roles provide differing permissions for episodes, distribution, integrations, advertising, revenue, and account administration. · support.audioboom.com, 7 Oct 2026
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