Blubrry vs Libsyn

Blubrry8.9Visit Libsyn8.8Visit

Higher score Blubrry #6 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Blubrry

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Libsyn #7 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Libsyn

• Blubrry fits best

  Low-cost WordPress-oriented podcast publishers

• Libsyn fits best

  Mature publishers needing broad distribution

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Side by side

Feature	Blubrry 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Libsyn 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#6 in Podcast Hosting Platforms	#7 in Podcast Hosting Platforms
Best for	Low-cost WordPress-oriented podcast publishers	Mature publishers needing broad distribution
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$5/mo (best)	$12/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Blubrry 4/4 · Libsyn 4/4
RSS feed	✓	✓
Monetization tools	✓	✓
Private podcasts	✓	✓
Video podcast support	✓	✓
Specs
Directory distribution	Major directories	Major directories
Monthly upload hours	1.5 hours/mo	3 hours/mo (best)
Analytics level	Basic	Basic
Our review
Pros	PowerPress supports podcast publishing and management in WordPress Distributes audio and video podcasts to major directories Includes private feeds, advertising and AI podcast tools	Audio and video hosting with RSS feed creation Distribution across major podcast apps and directories IAB-verified analytics and built-in monetization tools
Cons	Free Statistics does not provide free podcast hosting Entry hosting tier limits publishing to 1.5 hours monthly Advanced analytics and monetization require higher-priced plans	No free plan is available Basic includes 3 hours of audio uploads per month Advanced plans become substantially more expensive
Our verdict	Blubrry is a web-based podcast hosting and publishing platform for independent creators, businesses, networks and organizations. It combines RSS feed management, directory distribution, audience statistics, managed WordPress websites,… Read the review →	Libsyn is a podcast hosting platform for independent creators, brands, publishers, and enterprise teams. It hosts audio and video episodes, creates RSS feeds, distributes shows to podcast apps and directories, and provides customizable… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Blubrry — where it wins

  • PowerPress supports podcast publishing and management in WordPress
  • Distributes audio and video podcasts to major directories
  • Includes private feeds, advertising and AI podcast tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Statistics does not provide free podcast hosting
  • Entry hosting tier limits publishing to 1.5 hours monthly
  • Advanced analytics and monetization require higher-priced plans

• Libsyn — where it wins

  • Audio and video hosting with RSS feed creation
  • Distribution across major podcast apps and directories
  • IAB-verified analytics and built-in monetization tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Basic includes 3 hours of audio uploads per month
  • Advanced plans become substantially more expensive

• Blubrry8.9/10 · Free plan

  A WordPress-friendly podcast host with broad publishing and monetization options.

  Visit BlubrryFull verdict →
• Libsyn8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A mature podcast platform with broad distribution, video support, and monetization tools.

  Visit LibsynFull verdict →