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Castos

Podcast hosting with unlimited shows and episodes, directory distribution, analytics, private podcasts and transcriptions.

Our take: Castos hosts unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads on every plan, distributes them to podcast directories and offers private podcasting with password-protected feeds.

Best forPodcasters and businesses

ReviewedOct 2026Paid

7.85 criteria · see breakdown

Try CastosFrom $19/mo (14-day free trial)

Castos is a podcast hosting platform: you upload episodes once and it distributes them to podcast directories, with listener analytics, private password-protected podcasts and AI transcriptions. It suits independent podcasters, WordPress users and companies running internal or private shows. Plans start at $19 a month or $190 a year after a 14-day free trial.

The bottom line

The go-to host for WordPress podcasters who want unlimited episodes and zero bandwidth anxiety from day one.

Our score

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4.7

40+ reviews

4.7 / 5 aggregate · across 1 source

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isCastos — unlimited podcast hosting and distribution platform with deep WordPress integration.

Our takeCastos hosts unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads on every plan, distributes them to podcast directories and offers private podcasting with password-protected feeds.

It also makes the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin. Higher plans add YouTube republishing, video file hosting, more transcripts and more private subscribers.

Why we rate itEvery plan includes unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads, private feeds and free migration from other hosts, and the WordPress plugin lets you publish from your own site.

The catchNo free tier means you must commit to a paid plan (or trial) to evaluate the full product; transcriptions are capped and metered on lower plans; advanced analytics and video hosting only unlock at Growth/Pro.

Best / not good for

Best for

WordPress site owners who want their podcast managed inside their CMS
Businesses running private or internal podcasts for teams or paid subscribers
High-volume podcasters who need unlimited uploads without bandwidth overage fees

Not good for

Hobbyists wanting a permanent free tier before committing
Podcasters who need advanced video-first workflows out of the box on entry plans
Non-WordPress users who want a fully branded standalone website with deep CMS control

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Fast: a 14-day free trial and free one-click migration from hosts such as Buzzsprout, Libsyn and Transistor.
Scale breakpoint
Private subscriber limits (100–500) and monthly transcript quotas force plan upgrades as audience grows; Premium tier pricing ($499+/mo) is a steep jump from Pro.
Walled garden
Low: standard RSS feed means easy migration out; no proprietary format lock-in.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, try it on the official site.

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Castos plans

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Includes
Essentials	$19	$190/year	Unlimited podcasts and episodes, 10 transcripts a month, up to 100 private subscribers, 1 team member
Growth	$49	$490/year	Onboarding call, private podcast app, YouTube republishing, 25 transcripts, 250 private subscribers, 5 team members
Pro	$99	$990/year	Video file hosting, 100 transcripts, 500 private subscribers, priority support, 10 team members
Castos Premium	From $499	From $4,990/year	SSO, custom contracts, unlimited transcripts, dedicated account manager

From Castos's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026. Annual billing gives 2 months free. Add-ons: AI Assistant $10 a month; 500 extra private subscribers $50 a month.

A look inside

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Castos cost?

Essentials is $19 a month, Growth $49 and Pro $99, or $190, $490 and $990 a year. Castos Premium starts at $499 a month (checked 3 October 2026).

Does Castos have a free plan?

No. Castos offers a 14-day free trial. If you do not upgrade when it ends, the account is frozen and your feed and episodes stop being available to listeners.

Can I host a private podcast on Castos?

Yes. Every plan supports password-protected private podcasts, with up to 100, 250 or 500 private subscribers depending on the plan.

Can I move my podcast to Castos from another host?

Yes. Castos offers free imports from hosts including Libsyn, Blubrry, Buzzsprout, Transistor, Simplecast, SoundCloud, Podigee and Podbean.

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Sources checked October 3, 2026: Castos pricing and FAQ, Castos homepage.

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