Transistor review
A capable multi-show host for teams, with advanced tools but no free plan.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 directories and platforms, and provides podcast websites, analytics, private feeds, team collaboration, API access, AI transcription, and dynamic ad insertion. Its web and API access suit teams managing several public or restricted shows.
The published plans show a straightforward paid structure. Starter costs $19 per month and includes unlimited podcasts, unlimited team members and collaborators, 50 private podcast subscribers, 20K monthly downloads, advanced analytics, and API access. Professional costs $49 per month, raises private podcast capacity to 500 subscribers and monthly downloads to 100K, and adds dynamic ads. Business costs $99 per month, with 3K private podcast subscribers, 250K monthly downloads, advanced analytics, API access, and dynamic ads. Each plan includes unlimited podcasts, and a 14-day free trial is available.
Transistor also fits teams that need an ecosystem beyond basic hosting. Integrations include Ghost, Mailchimp, Drip, HubSpot, Kit, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, Make, Descript, Riverside.fm, Bluesky, and YouTube. The API covers podcasts, episodes, subscribers, and analytics. Video podcasting is described as a beta or gradual rollout for opted-in customers on Professional or higher plans, so it is not an entry-tier capability. Choose Transistor for multi-show operations, collaboration, private podcasts, and analytics; teams requiring a free plan or lower download limits should look elsewhere.
Transistor pros and cons
- 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
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