Pinecast review
A focused, low-cost host for independent shows that do not need video support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Pinecast is a web-based podcast hosting platform for independent creators, businesses, and organizations. It generates RSS feeds, distributes podcasts to services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and other apps and directories, and provides podcast and episode analytics. Podcast websites, embeddable players, transcripts, private subscriber-only episodes, collaborator access, and listener payments give it a focused set of publishing and audience tools for small podcast operations.
The pricing structure is straightforward. The Free plan costs $0 per month, has no time limit, supports up to two shows, and includes a ten-episode limit, basic analytics, and a Tip Jar. The Starter plan costs $10 per month and adds unlimited shows, no episode limit, premium analytics, free transcripts, and a podcast website. According to the published plans, Pinecast uses a freemium model that lets a small show begin without a monthly hosting charge, while the paid tier expands publishing capacity and adds presentation and analysis features.
Pinecast’s strongest fit is for creators who want hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization in one focused web platform. Its feature set also covers private RSS feeds, recurring and one-time Tip Jar payments, automatic transcription with speaker recognition and browser editing, dynamic clip insertion, CSV analytics export, and integrations with services such as Slack and Discord. Choose it for audio-first shows that value a free starting point or a $10 monthly upgrade. Look elsewhere if video podcast support is central to the publishing workflow.
Pinecast pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan with no time limit and up to two shows
- Distribution to major podcast apps and directories
- Transcription, private feeds, analytics, and monetization tools
- Where it doesn't
- Free plan has a ten-episode limit
- Video podcast support is not available
- Paid Starter plan is required for unlimited shows and episodes
Pinecast fact sheet, pricing and score →
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update