JustCast

What JustCast is

JustCast is a web-based podcast hosting service for turning content into podcasts and distributing episodes to listeners. Users can connect Dropbox and add audio files to a show folder for JustCast to import, or schedule episodes to publish automatically in the future. JustCast AI can generate transcripts, title ideas, introductions, chapter markers, and social media posts. Private podcasts use unique RSS feeds and are unlisted on public platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listeners can be added manually or by CSV upload; Kit and Flodesk can add email subscribers and provide their feed links. Shopify can link products to private podcasts and sell access. A customizable, mobile-friendly player can be embedded on websites and social media. Starter costs $9 a month, Professional $19 a month, and Business $70 a month; all include unlimited episodes and listeners, with different podcast and transcript allowances. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is available. JustCast presents the service for authors, coaches, companies, and private podcast communities.

Who it suits

JustCast may suit authors, coaches, companies, and communities that need podcast hosting, including private feeds. Its subscriber integrations and Shopify connection may be useful when email subscribers or product-linked access are part of the plan.

Limits

Starter costs $9 a month and includes 2 podcasts and 200 minutes of transcripts. Professional costs $19 a month for 6 podcasts and 600 transcript minutes; Business costs $70 a month for unlimited podcasts and 2,000 transcript minutes. All plans have unlimited episodes and listeners.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.justcast.com/.
2. Start with the 14-day trial or choose a paid plan.
3. Connect Dropbox and add audio files to a show folder for import, if desired.
4. Add private-feed listeners manually or by CSV upload, or use the listed Kit or Flodesk integrations.
5. Use the web service to schedule episodes or customize an embeddable player.

Verdict

JustCast brings hosting, private feeds, episode scheduling, and AI-generated episode materials together. Compare the plan’s podcast and transcript allowances with your needs; there is no free plan after the trial.