Comparing Podcast Hosting Platforms

Edit: head here for an updated version of this post for 2018

So you’re looking to start a podcast and aren’t sure where to host your show so you can get it on to iTunes, Google Play, and other directories.

Before you dive in and commit to one service, it’s important to take into consideration what you’re podcast’s needs are.

For example, how often you publish and your episode lengths will determine how much storage you need. If you’re planning on courting advertisers in the future then access to analytics will be a high priority.

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Here’s a rundown of 6 hosts and their features, in alphabetical order so there’s no appearance of favouritism.

Blubrry

Blubrry is always at the top of podcast hosting lists as one of the most popular and recommended, and rightly so.

Its feature set has everything needed to get started, including generous storage, bandwidth, and analytics offerings for new and established shows alike.

Blurry is often compared with Libsyn but its distinguishing feature is its Wordpress…