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Best Podcast hosting platforms in 2026
Podcast hosting platforms help you publish podcasts, provide RSS feeds, and distribute shows. This list is for people comparing services by cost, features, and supported platforms.
- 71 apps
- Research read 22 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Spreaker
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Spreaker offers a free plan and paid options with differing podcast counts, statistics histories, collaboration and support. Compare those plan details with your publishing and monetization needs.
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Firstory
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebFirstory combines podcast hosting and distribution with AI content tools, analytics and monetization options. Review the free-plan limits and Pro-only Spotify metrics when choosing a plan.
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Spotify for Creators
by Spotify for CreatorsFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebSpotify for Creators combines hosting, distribution tools, analytics, and monetization options in a free plan.
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Buzzsprout
by BuzzsproutFree plan WebBuzzsprout covers hosting, distribution, analytics, transcripts, and several monetization options for audio and video podcasts.
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RSS.com
Free plan WebChoose RSS.com if you want podcast hosting with directory distribution, advanced analytics, monetization, or private and video podcast support.
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Pinecast
Free plan WebChoose Pinecast if you want podcast hosting with distribution, analytics, a website, and monetization tools together.
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SoundOn
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HarborFM
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb - 22
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Podhome
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Fountain
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose Fountain if you want creator tools that can work with an existing feed, including indexed transcripts, clips, distribution and analytics. It also offers a free listener app on iOS and Android.
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#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Check free-plan limits, trial terms, and paid starting prices before choosing. When code changes or review are part of your work, inspect the licence and weigh upload hours, analytics, monetization, private podcasts, video support, and access options.
Questions
How do podcast hosting platforms work?
They let you publish podcast episodes and supply an RSS feed for distribution. Services here operate through web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted, or Windows environments.
Can I use a podcast host for free?
Some entries provide a no-cost plan, with limits and features differing by service. Check upload hours, analytics, distribution, and monetization terms.
Do podcast hosts offer free trials?
Some entries include a trial period. Length and terms differ; Firstory advertises 14 days.
Which features should I compare beyond cost?
Look at RSS feeds, directory distribution, monthly upload hours, analytics level, monetization tools, private podcasts, and video podcast support.
Where can these podcast services run?
Services in this category are available on web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted, and Windows platforms. Check the service details for the platform you need.