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Your shortlist	HostingRedCircle
General starting cost	Free, then $180/yr
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (7) Core — $0.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Growth — $19.99/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Growth — $180.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Pro — $34.99/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Pro — $360.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Enterprise — $119.99/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Enterprise — $1,199.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05
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	Core hosts one show free; paid plans add multiple shows and production featuresSource · 2026-09-05
The verdict	Free hosting for one show, with an ads marketplace that also sells to bigger catalogs.
Free tier	Available. Check the plan limits below.
Best for	Weekly hosts who want a free host plus ads, donations, and bonus-episode subscriptions. Shows that already clear 500 downloads a week and want host-read campaigns. Networks that need seats, a manager, and insertion on a catalog.
Not the best fit	People who want a clean file with no ad marketplace. Hosts outside Stripe country coverage who still expected a paycheck. Video-first shows that will not pay for Pro file upload.
The gotcha	Program ads can play without a per-ad yes. RAP needs 500 downloads a week.
Public plans	Read public plan notes Core$0. One podcast. Unlimited storage, bandwidth, episodes, downloads. RAP once you hit 500 weekly downloads. Standard analytics. Standard support (within 72 hrs per pricing grid). Growth$19.99/mo or $180/year ($15/mo equivalent). Unlimited podcasts. Cross-promotions marketplace. Unlimited dynamic insertion. Instant payouts. Generate video. 5 transcripts/mo (help). Ad-free webpages. Advanced analytics. Support within 48 hrs. Pro$34.99/mo or $360/year ($30/mo equivalent). Adds video file upload, one-click YouTube, 5 team seats, priority support, premium analytics, tracking URLs, run your own ads. Help: 50 transcripts/mo. Enterprise$119.99/mo or $1199/year (about $99.92/mo equivalent). Unlimited team seats, dedicated account manager, fullest analytics. Help: 500 transcripts/mo.
Pricing notes	Official support lists annual totals of $180, $360, and $1,199; these equal $15, $30, and about $99.92 per month. Marketing averages can differ slightly; check the checkout total. Hosting fees and optional advertising revenue shares are separate.
Category	Hosting
Tool type	Podcast hosting
Also listed in	Monetization
Revenue methods	Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds, Listener support
Monetization requirements	RedCircle offers its own hosting; OpenRAP also works with compatible external hosts. Check the requirements of the program you choose.
Price checked	2026-09-05
Next step	Visit RedCircle