Head-to-head comparison
PRX 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.
Public radio's distribution and hosting cooperative
Best for: Public radio stations and documentary podcasters distributing to broadcast and on-demand.
Genuinely free podcast hosting that monetizes through ads and premium upgrades.
Best for: Free-tier hosting
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
PRX
Pros
- Mission-aligned nonprofit operator
- Dovetail handles hosting, DAI and analytics
- Home to Radiotopia and major narrative shows
Watch-outs
- Less self-serve than commercial hosts
- Wrong fit for chat or business shows
- Pricing depends on org type and arrangement
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 PRX if
You’re building around public radio stations and documentary podcasters distributing to broadcast and on-demand.. PRX is a nonprofit that distributes US public radio and hosts a lot of the editorial-leaning podcast world via its Dovetail platform. Radiotopia lives here.
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 PRX do better than RSS.com?
PRX's standout is "Mission-aligned nonprofit operator". 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 PRX; if the second does, pick RSS.com.
What are the trade-offs?
PRX: less self-serve than commercial hosts. 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 PRX doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use PRX and RSS.com together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using PRX for one show or episode type and RSS.com for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.