Head-to-head comparison
Castos Private Podcasts 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.
Castos's private podcast tier for businesses
Best for: Companies running internal podcasts or paid course delivery on top of an existing host.
Genuinely free podcast hosting that monetizes through ads and premium upgrades.
Best for: Free-tier hosting
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Castos Private Podcasts
Pros
- Private feeds added to existing Castos plans
- Cheaper entry than Hello Audio for small teams
- Tight WordPress integration via Seriously Simple
Watch-outs
- Less specialised than Hello Audio for coaches
- Subscriber gating UX is rougher
- Bundled rather than standalone
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 Castos Private Podcasts if
You’re building around companies running internal podcasts or paid course delivery on top of an existing host.. Castos Private Podcasts is the private-feed product bolted onto Castos's main hosting. Cheaper to start than Hello Audio or Supercast, and the natural choice if you already run a public show on Castos.
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 Castos Private Podcasts do better than RSS.com?
Castos Private Podcasts's standout is "Private feeds added to existing Castos plans". 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 Castos Private Podcasts; if the second does, pick RSS.com.
What are the trade-offs?
Castos Private Podcasts: less specialised than hello audio for coaches. 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 Castos Private Podcasts doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Castos Private Podcasts and RSS.com together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Castos Private Podcasts for one show or episode type and RSS.com for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.