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Your shortlist	HostingFlightcast	HostingCaptivate	HostingSpotify for Creators
General starting cost	From $500/yr	From $204/yr	Free
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (4) Basic — $50.00/monthSource · 2026-09-18 Basic — $500.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-18 Pro — $100.00/monthSource · 2026-09-18 Pro — $1,000.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-18	View recorded plans (6) Personal — $19.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Personal — $204.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Professional — $49.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Professional — $528.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Business — $99.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Business — $1,080.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05	View recorded plans (1) Free — $0.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05
Shows on entry plan	Not verified in this comparison	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Upload allowance	Not verified in this comparison	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Download allowance	Not verified in this comparison	30,000/monthSource · 2026-09-05	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Pricing model	Not verified in this comparison	Priced by monthly downloadsSource · 2026-09-05	Free hosting and distributionSource · 2026-09-05
The verdict	Video-first hosting with one upload for YouTube, Spotify video and audio everywhere else.	Unlimited audio shows on a download-based plan, with separate costs for some video services.	Free podcast hosting with video on Spotify, audio distribution through RSS, and optional monetization.
Free tier	No free tier listed. A trial may be available.	No free tier listed. A trial may be available.	Available. Check the plan limits below.
Best for	Video podcasters who want unified publishing, cross-platform analytics and optional AI clips without juggling five dashboards.	Hosts and small networks who want one home for many shows, strong help, and a way to drop a promo or ad into old episodes without re-editing them.	New shows that want zero hosting cost, easy publishing, video on Spotify, and comments from Spotify listeners.
Not the best fit	Audio-only hobby shows on a tight budget, or anyone who needs several shows on one flat subscription.	Anyone who needs a lasting free plan. Also shows that already get huge download counts unless they are ready for a custom quote.	Shows that need a verified one-upload video workflow for every destination. Confirm Apple video availability and plan a separate YouTube upload.
The gotcha	Each podcast is a separate subscription. Basic has no AI clips; YouTube-to-Spotify auto-sync needs Pro ($100/mo) or higher.	No forever-free plan. You pay by how many downloads you get.	Standard RSS distribution is audio. Confirm Apple video rollout availability in your account; monetization has separate eligibility requirements.
Public plans	Read public plan notes Basic$50/mo or $500/year; 1 podcast, 50k downloads/mo, 3 TB, no AI clips Pro$100/mo or $1,000/year; 100k downloads/mo, 6 TB, YouTube auto-sync, 30 AI clips (1 episode/mo) Legend$250/mo or $2,500/year; 250k downloads/mo, 15 TB, 120 AI clips (4 episodes/mo)	Read public plan notes Personal$19 a month, or $204 a year. Up to 30,000 downloads a month. Unlimited shows and uploads. Professional$49 a month, or $528 a year. Up to 150,000 downloads a month. Business$99 a month, or $1,080 a year. Up to 300,000 downloads a month.	Read public plan notes HostingFree unlimited hosting.
Pricing notes	Annual billing is about 20% below monthly. Downloads exclude YouTube views; they cover Spotify, Apple and other audio platforms. Unlimited team members and transcripts are included on all tiers.	Official audio plans FAQ: Personal $19/month or $204/year; Professional $49/month or $528/year; Business $99/month or $1,080/year. Downloads are shared across unlimited shows. Apple HLS video is a separate add-on at $12/month per show including 1,000 video downloads; additional delivery charges may apply. Check current trial and add-on terms.	Hosting does not require the Partner Program. For shows hosted here, eligibility includes an address in a supported market, at least 3 episodes, 2,000 consumption hours, and 1,000 Spotify audience count in the last 30 days. Eligible creators receive 50% of recognized revenue from ads Spotify monetizes. Check current requirements; externally hosted shows should ask their provider about program access.
Category	Hosting	Hosting	Hosting
Tool type	Podcast hosting	Podcast hosting	Podcast hosting
Also listed in	Analytics, Clips and social	Monetization	Monetization
Revenue methods	Ads and sponsorships	Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds, Listener support	Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds
Monetization requirements	Dynamic audio ad insertion is included on paid plans. Actual ad demand and fill depend on Flightcast's network and your show's eligibility.	Check marketplace and membership requirements. Announced or beta production tools are not treated as generally available categories.	Spotify-hosted programs have audience, market and publishing requirements. External membership integrations and provider partnerships have separate rules.
Price checked	2026-09-18	2026-09-05	2026-08-23
Next step	Visit Flightcast	Visit Captivate	Visit Spotify for Creators