Transistor
Podcast hosting + private podcast feeds for business and courses.
About Transistor
Transistor is a Video & Podcast tool designed to replace a stack of lighter point solutions. Two things keep it on shortlists: unlimited podcasts per account, plus private podcasts for members-only content. The product centres on Podcast hosting and Private podcasts — everything else is scaffolding around those. It's quick to pick up, with a free plan to start and paid tiers from $19/mo. The default pick for serious + multi-show podcasters.
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Who it's for
A quick filter before you spend time on Transistor — read both sides before committing.
Use it if…
- Business + brand podcasters
- Course creators wanting member podcast feeds
- Agencies hosting multiple shows
Skip it if…
- First-time hobbyist podcasters (Buzzsprout wins on simplicity)
- Teams needing enterprise features
- Live streaming
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited podcasts per account
- Private podcasts for members-only content
- Agency features for multi-client hosting
- Hits the core video & podcast workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
- Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer
Cons
- Pricier than Buzzsprout for solos
- Monetization features lighter
- UI less friendly for first-timers
- Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
- Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need
Features
The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for Transistor.
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Podcast hosting
Unlimited episodes + shows
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Private podcasts
Members-only feeds via subscription or course purchase
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Multi-show accounts
Perfect for agencies
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Core workspace
The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day video & podcast work happens
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Integrations hub
Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos
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Reporting and dashboards
Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews
Pricing
A free plan to start, then paid tiers for the full set of features.
Starter
$19 /mo
- 10,000 downloads/mo
Professional
$49 /mo
- 50,000 downloads/mo
- Multiple shows
Frequently asked questions
What people usually want to know before signing up for Transistor.
Why Transistor over Buzzsprout?
Transistor if you host multiple shows or need private feeds. Buzzsprout for single simple show.
Does Transistor support private podcasts?
Yes — perfect for paid memberships.
Does it replace Premiere or Final Cut?
For talking-head and podcast content, usually yes. For narrative or VFX-heavy work, no — pros still live in Premiere, Final Cut or DaVinci.
How accurate is the transcription?
95%+ on clean audio in English. Multi-speaker, accented or noisy audio drops to 80–90% — budget edit time.
Who owns the output?
You own the output. Stock media, music beds and AI-generated voices usually come with a commercial license baked into your plan.
Bottom line
Should you use Transistor?
The default pick for serious + multi-show podcasters. Single simple podcasts should start with Buzzsprout.