Best Podcast Hosting 2021

Anchor

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Pros & Cons

Can get podcasts onto Spotify easily

No paid plans, all functions are free

Great for hobbyists and beginners

Customer service isn't very helpful

Can only access Spotify analytics

Pricing

Free

Free Storage

Unlimited

Distribution

Partnered with Spotify, also distributes to iTunes and Google Podcasts

Analytics

Monetization Tools

In-host Recording

In-host Editing

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LibSyn

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Pros & Cons

Wide reach

Site has lots of functionality

Easy to populate RSS feeds

Not very user-friendly

Many features locked behind expensive plans

Pricing

Plans start at $5 a month

Free Storage

None

Distribution

Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, and Deezer

Analytics

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Buzzsprout

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Pros & Cons

Easy to use

Offers bookmarking and chapter markers

Has a transcription service

There are limits to how much can be uploaded a month

One podcast per account

Pricing

Free version, paid plans start at $12 a month

Free Storage

2 hours, only stored for 90 days

Distribution

Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

Analytics

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In-host Recording

In-host Editing

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Podbean

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Pros & Cons

Free version is good for beginners

Analytics are very easy to understand

Can put content behind a paywall

Lots of functionality is locked behind expensive plans

Pricing

Free version; paid plans start at $14 a month

Free Storage

5 hours

Distribution

Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and the Podbean app

Analytics

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In-host Recording

In-host Editing

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Transistor

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Pros & Cons

Good for podcast networks

Can host an unlimited number of shows

Tons of tools for creaters

Expensive

Only worth it for serious podcasters

Pricing

Plans start at $19 a month

Free Storage

None

Distribution

Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Breaker, and Player FM

Analytics

Monetization Tools

In-host Recording

In-host Editing

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