Best Private Podcast Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Podbean is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Hiro.fm and Springcast. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Supercast at $0.59/mo.
Sharing podcast episodes with a defined audience calls for a platform that fits your access and membership needs. Compare access models and episode and member limits, then consider whether native mobile apps, custom domains, or built-in payments matter for your setup. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price offer another way to assess the options. The ranking opens with Podbean, Hiro.fm, and Springcast, followed by Podcast.co and Castos. Hello Audio, Beamly, and uStudio are also among the first entries. Use the listed features and limits to weigh how each platform handles private access, audience size, and payments before settling on a service.
21 private podcast platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Podbean Top pick · 7.1 Free plan · $17/mo
#2 Hiro.fm Runner-up · 6.4 $47.50/mo
#3 Springcast Also great · 6.4 €9/mo
- Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 12 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$17/mofirst paid tier About PodbeanVisit site - Free trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 57 /mo
- Access model
- both
- Member limit
- 1,000 members
- Native mobile apps
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$47.50/mofirst paid tier About Hiro.fmVisit site - Free trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Access model
- both
- Native mobile apps
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€9/mofirst paid tier About SpringcastVisit site - Free trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 19 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19/mofirst paid tier About Podcast.coVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 19 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19/mofirst paid tier About CastosVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 14 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$14/mofirst paid tier About Hello AudioVisit site - Free trial Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 9 /mo
- Access model
- both
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$9/mofirst paid tier About JustCastVisit site - Free trial Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 18 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$18/mofirst paid tier About BeamlyVisit site - WebiOSAndroidRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 19 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19/mofirst paid tier About TransistorVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 17 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.42/mofirst paid tier About CaptivateVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 0.59 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.59/mofirst paid tier About SupercastVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 499 /mo
- Access model
- invite-only
- Member limit
- 100 members
- Native mobile apps
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Access model
- both
- Native mobile apps
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebiOSAndroid
- Access model
- invite-only
- Native mobile apps
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOS
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 30 /mo
- Access model
- both
- Native mobile apps
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Access model
- invite-only
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Access model
- invite-only
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which private podcast platform is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Podbean is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.1. Hiro.fm is second and Springcast third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Supercast has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.59/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.