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Podbean

Free Podcast Hosting and Monetizing Platform

Podbean Overview

Podbean’s seamless workflow includes browser-based remote recording with up to seven guests and live streaming options, including interactive listener calls and real-time comments helping hosts build loyal communities. Post-production is automated with AI-driven noise and silence removal, volume normalization, and spoken word refinements; users quickly cut, merge, and polish episodes using Podbean’s built-in editing tools without third-party software.

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Premier Functions & Benefits

  • Audio Creation & Editing
  • Studio-quality remote recording: Up to 7 participants, browser-based, no app required​
  • Automatic noise removal, silence trimming, and filler word reduction via Podbean AI​
  • Level balancing among speakers, music, and effects for professional results​
  • Direct editing: Merge segments, add effects, intros/outros, and built-in music library​
  • Instant episode publishing and export tools​
  • Growth Tools & Distribution
  • Integrated embeddable players (customizable single/multitrack/video) for websites and blogs​
  • Auto publishing to all major podcast directories—Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and YouTube​
  • Social network integration and video episode creation for platforms like Facebook and YouTube​
  • Audience engagement via comments, feedback, and calls on Podbean app/live streams​
  • Monetization & Revenue Streams
  • Patron Program for recurring listener support​
  • Dynamic Ads Marketplace for easy ad earning and sponsorships​
  • Virtual currency from live stream gifts and ticketed content​
  • Premium content sales directly within the platform (Unlimited Plus)​
  • Analytics & Insights
  • IAB-certified podcast analytics: audience, engagement, downloads, trends​
  • User-friendly dashboard for in-depth data on all shows​
  • Automation & Integrations
  • 20+ platform integrations: Google Analytics, Mailchimp, WordPress, Dropbox, Spotify, Zapier, and more​
  • Microsoft Entra ID compatibility for SSO in organizations​

Detailed Price Breakdown (2025)

  • Basic/Free: $0/month – 5hrs (500MB) storage, 3 episodes/day max, mobile/web publishing, basic stats​
  • Unlimited Audio: $9/month (annual) or $14/month (monthly) – Unlimited storage/downloads, custom domains, advanced stats, ads marketplace​
  • Unlimited Plus: $29/month (annual) or $39/month (monthly) – Video podcasting, Patron Program, advanced stats, premium sales​
  • Business: $99/month (annual) or $129/month (monthly) – Up to 40GB uploads/month, 3TB bandwidth, SSO, advanced analytics, onboarding support​
  • Enterprise: Custom plans with tailored limits and support​

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Live streaming with listener calls and real-time comments.​

AI removes noise, silence, and polishes spoken audio automatically.​

Distribution to Spotify, Alexa, Apple Podcasts, more platforms.​

Fast, detailed support responses; issues usually resolved quickly.​

Integrated analytics organize show data across all platforms.​

Cons:

Setup and joining system difficult for new listeners.​

No multitrack recording; editing multiple voices is harder.​

App sometimes crashes; custom domain feature can misbehave.​

Slow refunds, billing errors hard to resolve with live staff.​

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Podbean

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Headquarter

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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*Price last updated on Nov 22, 2025. Visit podbean.com's pricing page for the latest pricing.

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