Podbean is an older podcast hosting platform (founded in 2006). Recently, users have expressed frustration over their lack of customer service, recent feature phase-outs, confusing video distribution limits, poorly reported analytics, and restrictive artwork file sizes.
| Compare | Transistor | Podbean |
|---|---|---|
| Host multiple podcasts | Unlimited podcasts | $17/month per additional podcast |
| Invite team members/collaborators | Unlimited collaborators | $99/month for 50 collaborators |
| Private podcasts | Unlimited private podcasts | $129/month for 100 private subscribers |
Users who switch to Transistor from Podbean praise it for its excellent customer support, simple user interface, and modern features such as HLS video hosting, podcast website design, and the ability to start unlimited podcasts from a single account.
★★★★★
“I used Podbean for 3 years before coming to Transistor, and I find that Transistor is far superior in every way possible! Very, very well done.
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Marc