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Libsyn
by Libsyn
What Libsyn is
Libsyn is web-based podcast publishing software with an RSS feed, distribution to major directories, and monetization tools. It supports audio and video podcasts, private podcasts, and basic analytics. There is no free plan; a 30-day trial is listed, after which plans are billed monthly. Basic costs $12 a month and includes three hours of audio uploads and 100 GB of video uploads per month. Advanced costs $25 a month, allowing 10 hours of audio and the same 100 GB of video uploads monthly. Max costs $150 a month and includes 55 hours of audio uploads, also with 100 GB of video. The audio upload allowance therefore differs across the plans, while the listed monthly video allowance stays constant. Libsyn was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Who it suits
Libsyn suits podcast creators who need an RSS feed, directory distribution, and monetization tools for audio or video podcasts. The plan options may fit creators choosing among different monthly audio upload allowances.
What it does well
- Provides an RSS feed and distribution to major directories.
- Supports audio, video, and private podcasts.
- Includes monetization tools.
- Plans include 100 GB of video uploads monthly.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Basic allows 3 hours of audio uploads monthly.
- Analytics level is basic.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Billed monthly after free trial · 3 hours audio uploads per month · 100 GB video uploads per month | $12 a month |
| Advanced | Billed monthly after free trial · 10 hours audio uploads per month · 100 GB video uploads per month | $25 a month |
| Max | Billed monthly after free trial · 55 hours audio uploads per month · 100 GB video uploads per month | $150 a month |
As libsyn.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Libsyn combines podcast publishing, directory distribution, and monetization, with private podcast support and basic analytics. Compare the plan-specific audio upload allowances against the listed monthly cost.
Facts from Libsyn's own pages
- Analytics level
- basic · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Directory distribution
- major directories · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2004 · libsyn.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · libsyn.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Monetization tools
- Yes · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Monthly upload hours
- 3 · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Private podcasts
- Yes · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- RSS feed
- Yes · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 12 · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Video podcast support
- Yes · libsyn.com, 20 Sept 2026
Where Libsyn stands on Freedom251
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