Podigee

Overview

Podigee is a podcast hosting service from a Berlin-based maker founded in 2013. Its combination of audio and video publishing, directory distribution, monetization tools and private podcasts makes it a fit for creators who want more than a basic public RSS feed.

The free plan is tightly capped for lifetime use, while paid plans charge monthly and set recurring video allowances. The right tier depends on how many shows you run, how much video you publish and how many people need access.

Key features

Podigee provides an RSS feed and distributes to major directories, covering the core route from hosting to listener apps. It also supports private podcasts and monetization tools, which extend its use beyond public show distribution. Video podcast support is a notable part of the offer, but the plan limits make video volume a key cost consideration.

Analytics history ranges from seven days on LAUNCH to 90 days on STARTER and 365 days on SCALE. LAUNCH’s short window suits only a quick look at recent activity; SCALE gives teams a much longer period for reviewing performance. CREATOR has no stated analytics period.

Pricing

LAUNCH is free forever and allows one podcast and one seat. Its lifetime allowance is 60 minutes of audio, plus two video episodes or 15 video minutes; analytics cover seven days. Those permanent caps make it suitable for a small, finite project or a brief evaluation, not an ongoing publishing operation.

STARTER costs €19.00 per month, billed monthly, excluding tax where applicable. It retains the one-podcast, one-seat limit, with four video episodes and 30 video minutes per month and 90 days of analytics. It is the entry paid option for a solo creator with one show and modest recurring video needs; the per-month video quota is a different proposition from LAUNCH’s lifetime cap.

SCALE costs €39.00 per month, billed monthly, excluding tax where applicable. It supports three podcasts, three seats, 12 video episodes and 180 video minutes per month, with 365 days of analytics. This is the strongest fit for a small team managing several shows that values a year of analytics history.

CREATOR costs €59.00 per month, billed monthly, excluding tax where applicable. It allows five podcasts, 20 video episodes and 300 video minutes per month, with five seats.

Platforms

Podigee is available on the web, iOS and Android, giving users browser and mobile platform options.

Who it's for

Podigee suits solo creators or small teams who need podcast hosting with video support, private podcasts or monetization tools. STARTER fits one-show solo publishing, while SCALE and CREATOR serve increasingly larger publishing operations. It is a poor fit for creators who need substantial free ongoing storage or video publishing: LAUNCH’s audio and video allowances are consumed over the lifetime of the plan.

Pros and cons

• Pros: RSS and major-directory distribution cover core publishing needs, while private podcasts and monetization tools support additional formats and revenue approaches.
• Pros: Paid tiers scale from one to five podcasts and seats, with higher monthly video allowances for growing teams.
• Cons: LAUNCH has lifetime audio and video caps, so it cannot serve as an uncapped free home for a growing archive.
• Cons: Paid prices exclude tax where applicable, and video allowances remain limited by both episodes and minutes each month.
• Cons: CREATOR does not state an analytics period, unlike the defined windows on the lower tiers.

Alternatives

For a different hosting allowance or ad-supported route, compare Acast: its Essential plan is $14.99 a month billed yearly and includes multiple shows, unlimited episodes, ads and sponsorships. Podbean is another freemium option, with a free plan that sets storage, bandwidth, daily episode and RSS-feed limits. Buzzsprout offers a free plan with a two-hour upload allowance and 90-day episode hosting, which may suit a short, limited publishing run.

For a tool focused on advertising rather than hosting, Lucid has a free monetization network for eligible shows with at least 1,000 monthly downloads and a supported host. Magellan AI offers a free prefix for verified download counts and show visibility, while full platform access requires a demo. SpotsNow is a freemium option with a free plan and trial. Zencastr is a recording-oriented alternative with a free tier for up to six participants and video recording up to 4K. OpenStream is a free-to-use option with no obligation and cancellation at any time.

For a broader comparison of ad-focused services, see Podcast Advertising Platforms.

Verdict

Choose Podigee if you want a hosting platform that combines directory distribution, private podcasts and monetization tools with paid video allowances that scale across several shows and seats. Its main drawback is the restrictive lifetime free allowance and the need to match recurring video quotas to monthly publishing; creators who mainly need advertising services or a more generous free hosting allocation should look elsewhere.