Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms
Podbean vs Blubrry
Podbean leads on 1 check, Blubrry on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePodbean · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceBlubrry · $5/mo
- Free planboth
Podbean scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Blubrry is cheaper to start at $5/mo against $12/mo. Podbean leads on monthly upload hours: 16 hours/mo versus 1.5 hours/mo. On analytics level, Podbean gives you Advanced where Blubrry offers Basic.
Podbean is the better fit for creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform. Blubrry is the better fit for low-cost WordPress-oriented podcast publishers.
- Podbean fits best
Creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform
- Blubrry fits best
Low-cost WordPress-oriented podcast publishers
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Side by side
| Feature | Podbean 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Blubrry 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Podcast Hosting Platforms | #6 in Podcast Hosting Platforms |
| Best for | Creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform | Low-cost WordPress-oriented podcast publishers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/mo | $5/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Podbean 4/4 · Blubrry 4/4 | ||
| RSS feed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monetization tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private podcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video podcast support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Directory distribution | Major directories | Major directories |
| Monthly upload hours | 16 hours/mo (best) | 1.5 hours/mo |
| Analytics level | Advanced | Basic |
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| Our verdict | Podbean is a podcast hosting platform for individual creators, organizations, and podcast networks. It combines RSS feed generation, customizable podcast websites, directory distribution, embeddable audio and video players, audience… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Podbean — where it wins
- Free plan plus annual-billing entry price of $12 per month
- Advanced analytics, directory distribution, monetization, and AI tools
- Supports private and video podcasts across web, iOS, Android, and API
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited Audio limits uploads to 1GB per month
- Unlimited Plus supports two audio or video podcasts
- Private podcast availability and bandwidth vary by plan
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
- Podbean9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad podcast hosting with publishing, analytics, monetization, private, and video tools.
Visit PodbeanFull verdict → - Blubrry8.9/10 · Free plan
A WordPress-friendly podcast host with broad publishing and monetization options.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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