Podbean
Podcast hosting, publishing, and monetization.
Overview
Podbean is a podcast publishing and monetization platform that provides everything a podcaster needs to create, manage, and promote their podcast. It offers unlimited hosting, distribution to all major podcast directories, detailed analytics, and various monetization options including a patron program and an ad marketplace.
✨ Key Features
- Unlimited podcast hosting
- Distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.
- Podcast statistics
- Patron program for recurring support
- Podcast ad marketplace
- Live streaming
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one platform with hosting and monetization
- Built-in patron program
- Live streaming capabilities
Unique Value: Podbean provides a complete, all-in-one solution for podcasters to host, distribute, and monetize their shows, including a unique patron feature for fan funding.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Independent podcasters launching their first show
- Businesses using a podcast for content marketing
- Creators building a recurring income from their podcast
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Creators focused on video or written content
- Those needing a full community platform
🏆 Alternatives
Podbean offers more built-in monetization features, like its patron program, than many other hosting platforms. It's an all-in-one solution compared to using a separate host and a platform like Patreon.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 5 hours of storage, 100GB monthly bandwidth.
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