Castos is a podcast hosting platform: you upload episodes once and it distributes them to podcast directories, with listener analytics, private password-protected podcasts and AI transcriptions. It suits independent podcasters, WordPress users and companies running internal or private shows. Plans start at $19 a month or $190 a year after a 14-day free trial.
The bottom line
The go-to host for WordPress podcasters who want unlimited episodes and zero bandwidth anxiety from day one.
7.8
Our score
7.8 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
From $19/mo (14-day free trial)
Features8/10
8 - unlimited hosting, private podcasting, transcriptions, YouTube republishing, and video hosting cover most pro needs; AI features still maturing.
Value8/10
8 - unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads from $19/mo; transcript and private-subscriber caps rise with each plan.
Ease of use8/10
8 - no-card 14-day trial and WordPress plugin make onboarding seamless; non-WP users face a slightly steeper learning curve.
Ecosystem7/10
7 - distributes to podcast directories, publishes from WordPress, republishes to YouTube and integrates with Headliner audiograms.
Support7/10
7 - priority support on Pro+; lower tiers rely on documentation and email; 1:1 onboarding call only on Growth and above.
Community ratings
4.7/ 5 aggregate · across 1 source
G2
4.740+ reviews
Third-party ratings shown verbatim; aggregate weighted by review volume.
What it really is
Castos — unlimited podcast hosting and distribution platform with deep WordPress integration.
Our take
Castos hosts unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads on every plan, distributes them to podcast directories and offers private podcasting with password-protected feeds. It also makes the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin. Higher plans add YouTube republishing, video file hosting, more transcripts and more private subscribers.
Why we rate it
Every plan includes unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads, private feeds and free migration from other hosts, and the WordPress plugin lets you publish from your own site.
The catch
No free tier means you must commit to a paid plan (or trial) to evaluate the full product; transcriptions are capped and metered on lower plans; advanced analytics and video hosting only unlock at Growth/Pro.
Best for
WordPress site owners who want their podcast managed inside their CMS
Businesses running private or internal podcasts for teams or paid subscribers
High-volume podcasters who need unlimited uploads without bandwidth overage fees
Not good for
Hobbyists wanting a permanent free tier before committing
Podcasters who need advanced video-first workflows out of the box on entry plans
Non-WordPress users who want a fully branded standalone website with deep CMS control
Friction report
Time to value
Fast: a 14-day free trial and free one-click migration from hosts such as Buzzsprout, Libsyn and Transistor.
Scale breakpoint
Private subscriber limits (100–500) and monthly transcript quotas force plan upgrades as audience grows; Premium tier pricing ($499+/mo) is a steep jump from Pro.
Walled garden
Low: standard RSS feed means easy migration out; no proprietary format lock-in.
Castos plans
Plan
Monthly
Annual
Includes
Essentials
$19
$190/year
Unlimited podcasts and episodes, 10 transcripts a month, up to 100 private subscribers, 1 team member
Growth
$49
$490/year
Onboarding call, private podcast app, YouTube republishing, 25 transcripts, 250 private subscribers, 5 team members
Pro
$99
$990/year
Video file hosting, 100 transcripts, 500 private subscribers, priority support, 10 team members
From Castos's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026. Annual billing gives 2 months free. Add-ons: AI Assistant $10 a month; 500 extra private subscribers $50 a month.
A look inside
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentials is $19 a month, Growth $49 and Pro $99, or $190, $490 and $990 a year. Castos Premium starts at $499 a month (checked 3 October 2026).
No. Castos offers a 14-day free trial. If you do not upgrade when it ends, the account is frozen and your feed and episodes stop being available to listeners.
Yes. Every plan supports password-protected private podcasts, with up to 100, 250 or 500 private subscribers depending on the plan.
Yes. Castos offers free imports from hosts including Libsyn, Blubrry, Buzzsprout, Transistor, Simplecast, SoundCloud, Podigee and Podbean.
Castos alternatives
Other podcast hosting platforms from our reviews:
Buzzsprout: Podcast hosting for publishing, distributing and analyzing shows.
Transistor.fm: Podcast hosting for businesses and brands, with unlimited podcasts.
Podbean: Podcast hosting with distribution, monetization and analytics.
