# Libsyn vs Transistor

| Attribute | Libsyn | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 64.8 (26% (low)) | 70.6 (25% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | Libsyn is a podcast hosting platform that allows creators to upload audio and video content once and automatically distribute across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. It includes analytics and monetization features to help podcasters reach global audiences and earn revenue. | A service for hosting and managing multiple podcasts with built-in analytics, distribution to major platforms, and website generation. Includes marketing integrations and dynamic advertising capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 6 | 17 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"PodRoll"},{"name":"Apple Podcasts Subscriptions"}]` | `[{"name":"Ghost"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Drip"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Make"},{"name":"Descript"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Bluesky"},{"name":"ConvertKit"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"MailerLite"},{"name":"ActiveCampaign"},{"name":"Klaviyo"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"beehiiv"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$8/month","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"3hr/month","video_uploads":"Included"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Enhanced analytics with platform insights"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"10hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Optimized for high-volume creators"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"55hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional & Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for pricing","features":["Dynamic Ad Insertion","API access","Concierge-level onboarding and support","Unlimited storage","Network RSS feed","Advanced analytics"],"description":"Advanced features for high-scale operations including dynamic ad insertion, API access, dedicated support, and unlimited resources","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Starts at $8/month. 30-day free trial on all plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://libsyn.com/plans-and-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:06:30.566Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$19/mo or $190/year (12 months for price of 10)","features":["Unlimited podcasts","20K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":190,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"20K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$49/mo or $490/year","features":["Unlimited podcasts","100K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website","Dynamic ads (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":490,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"100K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$99/mo or $990/year","features":["Unlimited podcasts","250K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website","Dynamic ads (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll)","Remove branding"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":990,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"250K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"From $199/mo or $1,990/year. Contact sales.","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1990,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For more than 250,000 monthly downloads or more than 3,000 private podcast subscribers","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Transcription (5 hrs per month)"},{"name":"Transcription (20 hrs per month)"}],"summary":"From $19/mo. Free 14-day trial. Annual billing offers 12 months for the price of 10.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://transistor.fm/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:48:43.058Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":8,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":19,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

| Capability | Libsyn | Transistor |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Podcast rss feed generation distribution | - | - |
| Dynamic audio ad insertion dai | - | - |
| Iab certified listener analytics | - | - |
| Private subscriber only podcast feeds | - | - |
| Automated audio transcription lyrics | - | - |
| Podcast micro website generation | - | - |
| Spotify apple podcasts API sync | - | - |
| Wordpress CMS embed player sync | - | - |
| Patreon subscriber sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:44:49.523Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*