Before you launch your podcast, you must choose the right host. Spreaker and Libsyn are among the best podcast hosts on the market, but which one is the best for you? Also, is there a third option available?
Spreaker: a thorough tool, but a remote customer service
Spreaker is apparently flawless. It was launched in 2010 and is quite a thorough host; it has almost all the features any podcaster needs – swift and easy broadcasting on all the platforms, a free plan for up to 10 episodes, an €8/month plan including a high storage capacity (up to 100 hours), etc.
However, the €8/month plan only features a basic statistics module. For more detailed stats, you must go for the €20/month plan 💸 or pay even more if you need all the stats in detail.
Spreaker has a couple of flaws too; the interface is slightly messy, and it feels a bit distant from the users. You can only contact the customer service by email, and you often must send reminders to get a reply.
Libsyn: a historical figure with a not so user-friendly interface
Libsyn started in 2005. It is a dinosaur on the international market. They have become such a strong host that they have overcome all the challenges of the podcast industry.
Yet, as many people confirm on the Internet, it is not such a user-friendly host 🥵. After you sign up, you need quite a while to figure out how the interface works. The features are not very intuitive, and the customers are sort of left alone in the wild.
Pricewise, they are not great either – there is no free plan, the cheapest option costs $5 and only includes a 3-hour and 162mb storage, and it takes an extra $2 to have the stats 💸. The $15 plan includes a 6-hour and 324mb storage but basic statistical features, while the $20 plan, which is the most popular one, includes a 10-hour and 540mb storage as well as advanced stats. There are more expensive options, but no need to list them here, even more so as you will have to open a second account if you have several podcasts.
Podcastics: the best of both worlds
Our main purpose is to offer you the best value for money in terms of podcast hosting. The Pro plan – the most popular one – costs $9.60/month and includes unlimited storage. Its interface is more accessible than Spreaker's and Libsyn's, and its statistics are much more complete and detailed. Your website is customizable, ad-free and includes blog articles. You have access to sexy audio players as well as many other features designed to make things easier and help your podcast grow.
You don’t believe us? Check by yourself! Try Podcastics for free for a month – no need to give us your credit card details! You can then compare Podcastics and its rivals and choose the best host for your podcast! If you have any questions, don't hesitate: our customer service will amaze you with its responsiveness.
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