Head-to-head comparison
Blubrry Hosting vs Transistor
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.
Clean, no-nonsense podcast host that scales from one show to a small network.
Best for: Multi-show creators
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
Transistor
Pros
- Unlimited podcasts per account
- Clean interface, predictable download-cap pricing
- Dynamic ad insertion from the mid-tier
Watch-outs
- Smaller ecosystem than Buzzsprout
- Transcription is a paid add-on, not bundled
- Free trial is short at 14 days
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 Transistor if
You’re building around multi-show creators. Transistor is the host for podcasters who find Buzzsprout too cute and Megaphone too much. Clean interface, transparent download-cap pricing, and unlimited shows on every tier.
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Frequently asked
What does Blubrry Hosting do better than Transistor?
Blubrry Hosting's standout is "IAB v2 certified analytics included". Transistor doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Unlimited podcasts per account" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Blubrry Hosting; if the second does, pick Transistor.
What are the trade-offs?
Blubrry Hosting: storage-capped pricing feels dated. Transistor: smaller ecosystem than buzzsprout. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Blubrry Hosting and Transistor 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 Transistor for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.