No. 12of 28 ·Podcast Website Builders

Podlove Podcast Publisher

Web · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Podlove Podcast Publisher is ranked #12 of 28 in podcast website builders on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

Podlove Podcast Publisher plans and pricing

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Free Free WordPress plugin · self-hosted podlove.org · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on podcast website builders

Free plan: Yes
Subscriber tools: Yes
Podcast analytics: advanced

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The record

Purpose: Podlove Podcast Publisher is a WordPress-based tool for publishing podcasts and managing podcast feeds.
Open source: The project says its code is shared on GitHub under the MIT license and that it is committed to keeping Podlove free for all users.
Self-hosted control: The maker says users can use the plugin with their WordPress host and control their audio files, metadata, settings, and statistics.
Publishing checks: After setup, the Publisher checks that files are present and that the publishing workflow runs smoothly.
Analytics: Its analytics can compare time periods, episodes, listening clients, and audio formats; the maker says analytics do not track listeners or store personal information.
Player and transcripts: The bundled customizable web player supports transcripts, chapter marks, and download options, and transcript text can link playback to the matching audio segment.
Shownotes: The Publisher can import shownotes from HTML or Slack and display them in a clean format.
Requirements and file setup: The Publisher requires WordPress running on a web server; episode assets are expected to share a filename slug and directory, and the user remains responsible for uploading media files.
API security: The documentation says API data changes require authentication and recommends WordPress application passwords, which can be revoked individually.
Support: The maker directs users with installation, configuration, or usage problems to its community forum for help.
Intended users: The documentation describes it as a workflow-oriented solution for serious podcasters who want control over their publishing process, feeds, and publication integrity.
Maker: Podlove describes itself as an open-source initiative born in Germany to improve podcasting infrastructure; its legal page lists a responsible contact in Leipzig.
Founded: 2012
Price from: Free

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Sources

podlove.org/podlove-podcast-publisher/· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.podlove.org/podlove-publisher/guides/getting-starte· checked 11 Oct 2026
docs.podlove.org/podlove-publisher/guides/api-usage/· checked 11 Oct 2026
podlove.org/about/· checked 11 Oct 2026