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Your shortlist	HostingCastos
General starting cost	From $190/yr
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (6) Essentials — $19.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Essentials — $190.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Growth — $49.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Growth — $490.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Pro — $99.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Pro — $990.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05
Shows on entry plan	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Upload allowance	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Download allowance	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Pricing model	Unlimited public podcasts,downloads,and episodesSource · 2026-09-05
The verdict	The WordPress host with a private-feed ladder, from a weekly show to a publisher catalog.
Free tier	No free tier listed. A trial may be available.
Best for	WordPress hosts who want to publish from the site they already run. Companies and coaches who sell a private feed. Weekly public shows that want a flat bill with no download cap. High-volume publishers on Premium.
Not the best fit	People who want a forever-free host. Video-first shows that will not pay for Pro file hosting. Anyone who hates WordPress and does not need private subscribers.
The gotcha	Miss the trial and the feed the apps read goes dark.
Public plans	Read public plan notes Essentials$19/mo or $190/year. Unlimited podcasts, episodes, downloads. 10 transcripts/mo. Up to 100 private subscribers. In-depth analytics. Dynamic ads and listener donations. Just you on the team. Growth$49/mo or $490/year. Adds 1:1 onboarding, private-podcast mobile app, YouTube republishing, advanced analytics, Headliner audiograms, 25 transcripts/mo, up to 250 private subscribers, up to 5 team members. Pro$99/mo or $990/year. Adds video file hosting, 100 transcripts/mo, up to 500 private subscribers, priority support, up to 10 team members, uptime SLA, pay by invoice. Castos Premiumfrom $499/mo or from $4,990/year. Adds custom contracts, SSO, increased limits, unlimited transcripts, dedicated account manager, unlimited team. Add-ons$50/mo per extra batch of 500 private subscribers (above Pro). Castos AI Assistant $10/mo on any plan.
Pricing notes	Annual is billed as two months free. Trial is 14 days, no credit card, on Essentials per the FAQ. Non-profit discount exists (contact). Exceeding private-subscriber caps auto-moves you up a tier.
Category	Hosting
Tool type	Podcast hosting
Also listed in	Monetization
Revenue methods	Memberships and private feeds
Monetization requirements	Private feeds can connect to a paid membership setup. Check subscriber allowances and the payment integration separately.
Price checked	2026-09-05
Next step	Visit Castos