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Monetization

Memberships, private feeds, ad marketplaces, and tools for selling to an audience. Check hosting requirements and eligibility in each review.

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34 tools found. Page 1 of 3.
  • A straightforward publishing workflow for a first show.

    Podcast hosting

    From $15/mo billed annuallyFree tier
    The gotcha

    Monthly upload allowances do not roll over. Annual plans use an annual pool, and extra shows require the appropriate plan.

    Price checked

  • A newsletter you can grow without pretending the podcast feed is email.

    Newsletter platforms

    Free; paid plans from $49/month
    The gotcha

    Growth tools can turn the letter into a funnel, and paid prices jump with list size.

    Price checked

  • A podcast website builder with optional audio hosting and higher-tier video and membership tools.

    Website builders

    From $18/mo billed annually
    The gotcha

    Additional websites, podcast capacity, and membership features can change the bill. There is a trial, but no ongoing free plan.

    Price checked

  • The creator email list, with a huge free tier and a catch on recs.

    Newsletter platforms

    Free up to 10,000 subscribers, then from $33 a month billed yearly at 1,000 subscribers (kit.com/pricing)
    The gotcha

    Free keeps one rec slot you cannot turn off, and Kit keeps that money.

    Price checked

  • Unlimited audio shows on a download-based plan, with separate costs for some video services.

    Podcast hosting

    Starts at $19 a month, or $204 a year, on the official plans FAQ
    The gotcha

    No forever-free plan. You pay by how many downloads you get.

    Price checked

  • A focused newsletter editor with optional paid subscriptions and automation.

    Newsletter platforms

    Free for the first 100 subscribers; paid base varies with active subscribers
    The gotcha

    Advanced features are separate monthly add-ons, so a small list does not necessarily mean a small total bill.

    Price checked

  • A letter, a room of readers, and a free place to host the show.

    Newsletter platforms

    Free to send; 10% of paid subs
    The gotcha

    Leaving later is messier than it looks on day one.

    Price checked

  • Forever-free hosting for one local or niche show, with a cheap paid ladder for ads and video.

    Podcast hosting

    Free Local & Niche at $0
    The gotcha

    The free plan still wants a card on file. Ads live on paid plans.

    Price checked

  • A paid host with ads and a show site already in the same login.

    Podcast hosting

    Paid audio hosting starts at $17 a month, or $12 a month when billed yearly
    The gotcha

    Unlimited still means a monthly upload cap, and the free library does not reset.

    Price checked

  • Free podcast hosting with video on Spotify, audio distribution through RSS, and optional monetization.

    Podcast hosting

    Free
    The gotcha

    Standard RSS distribution is audio. Confirm Apple video rollout availability in your account; monetization has separate eligibility requirements.

    Price checked

  • Hosting plus ads in one login, from a free first show up to a publisher catalog.

    Podcast hosting

    Free Speech is free for one show
    The gotcha

    Turn on ads and spots go in the file. Free is one show.

    Price checked

  • The WordPress host with a private-feed ladder, from a weekly show to a publisher catalog.

    Podcast hosting

    From $19/month (Essentials) or $190/year
    The gotcha

    Miss the trial and the feed the apps read goes dark.

    Price checked