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| Your shortlist | HostingFireside |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | From $9/mo |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (3)
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| Shows on entry plan | 1Source · 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 | Monthly plans with show allowances and transfer limits; high-volume shows may require special pricingSource · 2026-09-05 |
| The verdict | Independent host with a site built in. Not Cuban. Not Acast. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | An independent host who wants files and a custom-domain site on one bill, especially someone who already knew the old Dan Benjamin name. |
| Not the best fit | A network that needs an ad marketplace. Anyone looking for Mark Cuban's live-talk app. Anyone who thought this was Acast. |
| The gotcha | Starter has no custom domain. Transfer limits and special pricing can affect high-volume shows. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Monthly plans are $9 / $19 / $49 with a 14-day trial. Standard includes one show and Professional includes two; extra shows are $8/month each. Standard includes 1 TB/month transfer, Professional 5 TB. Starter transfer allowance is not stated. Confirm large-audience usage; no annual discount is listed. |
| Category | Hosting |
| Tool type | Podcast hosting |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-09-05 |
| Next step | Visit Fireside |