Head-to-head comparison
Castos Private Podcasts 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.
Castos's private podcast tier for businesses
Best for: Companies running internal podcasts or paid course delivery on top of an existing host.
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
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
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 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 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 Castos Private Podcasts do better than Transistor?
Castos Private Podcasts's standout is "Private feeds added to existing Castos plans". Transistor doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Unlimited podcasts per account" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Castos Private Podcasts; if the second does, pick Transistor.
What are the trade-offs?
Castos Private Podcasts: less specialised than hello audio for coaches. 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 Castos Private Podcasts and Transistor 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 Transistor for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.