Hosting limits16 of 20
Publishing18 of 28
Ads and stats13 of 13
Your data15 of 21
Price10 of 18
podcast host · RSS.com
RSS.com
Podcast host with a free plan, unlimited episodes and a paid tier from $15 a month billed yearly.
In short
- A free plan lists unlimited episodes and unlimited audio, with distribution to major directories1.
- Plus costs $15 a month, Pro $26 and Max $37, all billed annually at 25% off1.
- Transcripts are AI-generated and free with all paid plans4.
- Video podcasts are on the Max plan, which can push video to YouTube and Apple Podcasts5.
- RSS.com says its analytics are IAB certified8.
RSS.com suits creators who want to start free and move to a low-priced paid plan with AI transcripts and a podcast website1,4. Ad insertion (PAID) is listed on Plus, and video sits on Max1,5,6. The catch: its API is still in beta7, and its privacy page does not mention private podcasts3.
Best for: Creators who want a free start and AI transcripts included.
Where the points come from
Hosting limits 16 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited episodes | YesPlus lists unlimited episodes and unlimited audio; hosting page says create as many episodes as you like1,2. | 4 / 4 |
| No monthly upload cap | YesPlus card lists 'Unlimited episodes' and 'Unlimited audio'; no monthly allowance in hours or MB appears1. | 6 / 6 |
| No download cap | YesHelp article: no plan caps your downloads, your bandwidth or the hours you publish16. | 6 / 6 |
| More than one show | NoHelp article lists Plus as one podcast; Pro allows up to 10 and Max unlimited16. | 0 / 4 |
Publishing 18 of 28 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Directory submission guides | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon MusicDistribution page names Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and 'YouTube Podcasts'; YouTube Music is not named9. | 3 / 4 |
| Private podcasts | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's privacy features page, which covers hiding your email in the feed3. | 0 / 6 |
| Video podcasts | YesMax plan: upload one video file, push it to YouTube, and stream video to Apple Podcasts and Podcasting 2.0 apps5. | 4 / 4 |
| Automatic transcripts | YesAI-generated, editable transcripts are included free with all paid plans4. | 3 / 3 |
| Team members | YesPlus invites up to 3 team members1; collaborators sign in with their own accounts, as Admin or Analyst10. | 4 / 4 |
| Public API | NoAPI page says access is on the Networks plan and in beta; the pricing card lists API Access under Max7,1. | 0 / 3 |
| Show website and player | YesPlus includes a podcast website; the site page describes an auto-updated site and an embeddable player1,11. | 4 / 4 |
Ads and stats 13 of 13 points
Your data 15 of 21 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Import from another host | YesSubmit your feed on the Switch to RSS page and an import specialist brings it over. It is not self-serve14. | 7 / 7 |
| Redirect when you leave | YesSettings has a Redirect tool for pasting a new host's feed URL; it does not say '301' and is unavailable on trials15. | 8 / 8 |
| Download your files | Not publishedon the vendor's help index, which lists no audio download article12. | 0 / 6 |
Price 10 of 18 points
The rule behind each line: how we score podcast hosts.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeEntry plan | Free1 | $0 | Unlimited episodes and audio; distribution to major directories |
| Plus1 podcast, 3 team members | $15/month, billed yearly1 | $15 | AI transcripts, website, programmatic ad insertion; 25% off for annual billing |
| ProUp to 10 podcasts | $26/month, billed yearly1 | $26 | Up to 10 podcasts; 25% off for annual billing |
| MaxUnlimited podcasts | $37/month, billed yearly1,5 | $37 | Unlimited video podcasts; 25% off for annual billing |
The pricing page shows annual-billing rates at 25% off; no monthly-billing price appears1. RSS.com offers 3 months free to those switching hosts2.
Strengths
What RSS.com says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- RSS.com says it is IAB-certified for analytics8.
Other podcast hosts
- 1
PodbeanCreators who want a free start, a low paid tier and a clear way to leave77/100$12/mocheapest paid plan - 2
CastosCreators who want no caps and a WordPress-friendly host77/100$15.83/mocheapest paid plan - 4
AcastCreators who want free hosting or plan to sell ads through the host's marketplace67/100$14.99/mocheapest paid plan - 5
PodigeeCreators who want video, private feeds and ad insertion in one host65/100$19.58/mocheapest paid plan
RSS.com vs Podbean · RSS.com vs Castos · All 10 podcast hosts
Sources
- RSS.com pricing, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Podcast hosting features, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Privacy features, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Episode transcripts, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Video podcasting, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Programmatic ads, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- API access, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Podcast analytics, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Podcast distribution, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Collaborators, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Podcast website, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- RSS.com support solutions, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What are Programmatic Ads Inserted Dynamically (PAID), RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How do I import my podcast from a different hosting provider?, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How do I redirect my podcast feed to a different hosting provider?, RSS.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Plans compared: Free, Plus, Pro and Max, RSS.com. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
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