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Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms

Transistor vs Ausha

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Transistor #11 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 7.0/10 From $19/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Transistor
Ausha #14 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 6.6/10 From $15/mo (annual) ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ausha

Transistor leads on 0 checks, Ausha on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTransistor · 7.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceAusha · $15/mo

Transistor scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 7.0 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #14.

Ausha is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $19/mo.

Transistor is the better fit for networks needing unlimited shows and collaboration. Ausha is the better fit for teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools.

  • Transistor fits best

    Networks needing unlimited shows and collaboration

  • Ausha fits best

    Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools

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Side by side

Feature Transistor 7.0/10 Visit ↗ Ausha 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.6
Ranking #11 in Podcast Hosting Platforms #14 in Podcast Hosting Platforms
Best for Networks needing unlimited shows and collaboration Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo $15/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Transistor 4/4 · Ausha 4/4
RSS feed ✓ ✓
Monetization tools ✓ ✓
Private podcasts ✓ ✓
Video podcast support ✓ ✓
Specs
Directory distribution Major directories Major directories
Monthly upload hours Not published Not published
Analytics level Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited podcasts and team collaborators under one account
  • Advanced analytics, API access, and private podcast feeds
  • Video hosting, dynamic ads, transcription, and broad integrations
  • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
  • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
  • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers
Cons
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $19 per month
  • Monthly download limits range from 20K to 250K by plan
  • Video podcast access is beta and limited to opted-in Professional customers or higher
  • The free plan hosts only the first episode
  • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
  • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
Our verdict

Transistor is a paid podcast hosting platform for independent podcasters, businesses, organizations, and podcast networks. It supports unlimited podcasts under one account, generates RSS feeds, distributes audio and video podcasts to major…

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Ausha is a podcast hosting and growth platform for independent podcasters, companies, agencies, networks, and brands. It combines RSS distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major listening platforms with podcast websites,…

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  1. TransistorPodcast Hosting Platforms 7.0From $19/mo · 14-day trial
  2. AushaPodcast Hosting Platforms 6.6From $15/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Transistor — where it wins

    • Unlimited podcasts and team collaborators under one account
    • Advanced analytics, API access, and private podcast feeds
    • Video hosting, dynamic ads, transcription, and broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at $19 per month
    • Monthly download limits range from 20K to 250K by plan
    • Video podcast access is beta and limited to opted-in Professional customers or higher

  • Ausha — where it wins

    • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
    • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
    • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan hosts only the first episode
    • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
    • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
  • Transistor7.0/10 · From $19/mo · 14-day trial

    A capable multi-show host for teams, with advanced tools but no free plan.

    Visit TransistorFull verdict →
  • Ausha6.6/10 · From $15/mo (annual)

    A broad podcast platform for publishing, audience growth, video, analytics, and monetization.

    Visit AushaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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