Head-to-head comparison
Blubrry Hosting vs RSS.com
Two of the hosting tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Long-running host paired with the PowerPress plugin
Best for: WordPress podcasters who already use PowerPress and want managed audio storage.
Genuinely free podcast hosting that monetizes through ads and premium upgrades.
Best for: Free-tier hosting
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Blubrry Hosting
Pros
- IAB v2 certified analytics included
- Deepest PowerPress WordPress integration
- Long, stable track record
Watch-outs
- Storage-capped pricing feels dated
- Dashboard UI is showing its age
- Lighter on modern monetisation tools
RSS.com
Pros
- Free tier with unlimited episodes, no time limit
- Auto-distribution to major directories
- AI transcription included
Watch-outs
- Monetization shallower than Acast
- Interface less polished than rivals
- Premium upsells throughout the UI
Which one should you pick?
Pick Blubrry Hosting if
You’re building around wordpress podcasters who already use powerpress and want managed audio storage.. Blubrry has been around since the mid-2000s and built PowerPress, the most-used podcasting plugin for WordPress. The hosting product pairs with it the way you'd expect.
Pick RSS.com if
You’re building around free-tier hosting. RSS.com is one of the few hosts whose free tier is actually usable as a permanent home — unlimited episodes and no time limit beats Buzzsprout's 90-day window outright.
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Frequently asked
What does Blubrry Hosting do better than RSS.com?
Blubrry Hosting's standout is "IAB v2 certified analytics included". RSS.com doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free tier with unlimited episodes, no time limit" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Blubrry Hosting; if the second does, pick RSS.com.
What are the trade-offs?
Blubrry Hosting: storage-capped pricing feels dated. RSS.com: monetization shallower than acast. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
RSS.com works on iOS, Android where Blubrry Hosting doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Blubrry Hosting and RSS.com together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Blubrry Hosting for one show or episode type and RSS.com for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.