Castos
Home to 42,000+ podcasts

The easiest way to start and grow your podcast

Castos is the podcast hosting platform that publishes your show to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more in one click, with private podcasting, monetization, and analytics built in.

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Podcasts that publish with Castos

Who it's for

Start where you are

Castos works for a first episode, a show moving hosts, or a company podcast that only employees can hear.

For creators

For organizations

How it works

From first upload to a show that pays

Everything a podcast needs, in the order you'll need it.

Step 1 · Launch

Bring your show, or start a new one

Starting fresh? Upload your first episode and Castos sets up your RSS feed and website. Moving from another host? Paste your current feed and Castos imports every episode, with free help from our team if you want it. On WordPress, publish from your dashboard with Seriously Simple Podcasting.

Step 2 · Distribute

Publish once, reach every app

One click submits your show to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and five more directories. Every show gets its own website, and on Growth and above Castos republishes each episode to YouTube as a video.

Step 3 · Grow

See what's working, then make more of it

IAB-compliant analytics show listens, unique listeners, and followers, plus the apps and countries your audience uses. Every episode gets a transcript with automatic chapters, and the optional AI Assistant drafts titles, show notes, and social posts.

Step 4 · Monetize

Get paid for episodes you've already made

Castos Ads places paid pre-roll and post-roll ads across your whole catalog, and Campaigns add your own sponsor reads and promos to old episodes without re-editing them. With Castos Commerce, listeners can donate or subscribe. Ads and Commerce are available by application, with no minimum audience.

Step 5 · Scale

Run private shows, paid shows, or a whole network

Hybrid Podcasting puts public and members-only episodes in one show. Private listeners get their own feeds, which you can revoke, or the Castos mobile app. Add your team, host unlimited shows on one plan, and hand off editing to Castos Productions.

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Everything that comes with your show

Every plan includes unlimited podcasts, episodes, and downloads. Anything that starts on a higher plan, needs an application, or costs extra is marked.

Hosting and publishing

  • Podcast Hosting

    Unlimited shows, episodes, and downloads, with one-click submission to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

  • Hybrid Podcasting

    Public and members-only episodes in one show.

  • Private Podcasting

    Subscriber-only shows with feeds you can revoke, for 100 to 500 private subscribers by plan.

  • YouTube Republishing Growth and up

    Each episode republished to your YouTube channel as a video.

  • SSP for WordPress

    Our free plugin for publishing from your WordPress dashboard.

  • Video podcasts Pro and up

    Host MP4 video episodes alongside audio.

Growth and monetization

  • Castos Commerce By application

    Listener donations and paid subscriptions, with no Castos fee on top of Stripe processing.

  • Castos Ads By application

    Paid pre-roll and post-roll ads across your catalog, with no minimum audience.

  • Campaigns

    Your own sponsor reads and promos, added to old episodes without re-editing.

  • Productions Separate service

    Editing, video, and clips from the Castos production team.

Insights and experience

  • Podcast Analytics

    IAB-compliant listens, unique listeners, followers, apps, and locations.

  • Podcast Websites

    A website for every show. Custom domains from Growth up.

  • Podcast Transcripts

    Automatic transcripts and chapters, with monthly credits on every plan.

  • AI Assistant $10/month add-on

    Titles, show notes, and social posts drafted from each episode.

  • Mobile App Growth and up

    The Castos app for listening to private and members-only shows.

Why Castos

Built so growing your show never costs you more

No caps, no overage fees

Unlimited podcasts, episodes, and downloads on every plan. Your bill stays the same when an episode takes off.

Private and paid audiences, built in

Public, private, and hybrid shows on every plan, with feeds you can revoke and automations for Stripe, Kit, and Zapier.

One upload, every major app

Castos submits your show to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and five more directories in one click.

WordPress without lock-in

Seriously Simple Podcasting is free, open source, and active on 30,000+ WordPress sites. Its feed keeps working even if you leave Castos.

Podcasts hosted on Castos
42,000+
Directories submitted in one click
8
Rating on G2
4.7/5
Free trial on any plan
14 days

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Testimonials

What podcasters say about Castos

I started with Castos as a newbie, and 4 million downloads later, they're still a critical part of our team.
Michael YardneyMichael Yardney

Host of The Michael Yardney Podcast

Castos and the Seriously Simple Podcast plugin have made podcasting so much easier for me and our team. Since switching to Castos, everything is managed on the backend of our website which saves so much time and limits potential mistakes.
Katie WellsKatie Wells

Wellness Mama

I appreciate the easy monetization of podcasts through Castos, which allows me to make money right away. The one-click distribution to every platform is particularly beneficial, saving me time and effort by simplifying the process and expanding my reach effortlessly.
Levada M.Levada M.

Content Manager & Podcast Host

Castos makes it super simple to manage our shows. It's much faster and more seamless than the other services we've used.
Srini RaoSrini Rao

Unmistakable Creative

For me, my podcasts are just as critical as any of my other content on my sites. The setup is easy and intuitive. The interface between WordPress, their plugin and the hosting is seamless. And the support is awesome - that's why I trust all three of my podcasts to Castos.
Bob DunnBob Dunn

BobWP

Fast response, well thought out reply with helpful information. Exactly what a support experience should be!
James Bilsbrough
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Pricing

Start for $19 a month

Every plan includes unlimited podcasts, episodes, and downloads. Start with a 14-day free trial and cancel anytime.

Essentials

$19 / month

Perfect for podcasters just getting started who need all the essentials.

All the podcasting essentials:

  • Unlimited Podcasts, Downloads, and Episodes
  • Automatic Distribution
  • 10 Transcripts per month
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Growth

$49 / month

Great for podcasters who want more features to promote their show.

Everything in Essentials plus:

  • 1:1 Onboarding Call With Our Team
  • Castos Mobile App for Private Podcasting
  • Video Republishing to YouTube
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Pro

$99 / month

Ideal for podcasters who produce video content and want enhanced analytics.

Everything in Growth plus:

  • Video File Hosting
  • 100 Transcripts per month
  • Up to 500 Private Subscribers
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Questions podcasters ask before switching

What is Castos?
Castos is a podcast hosting platform with private podcasting, built-in monetization, and analytics. It hosts your episodes, publishes your show to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other apps, and gives every show a website, with deep WordPress and YouTube integration.
Can I move my podcast to Castos from another host?
Yes, for free. Import your current RSS feed and Castos brings over every episode, then redirect your old feed so listeners stay subscribed. Our team will help if you want it. See how migration works.
Does Castos work with WordPress?
Yes. Seriously Simple Podcasting, our free plugin, lets you publish and manage episodes from your WordPress dashboard while Castos handles hosting and delivery. Learn about Seriously Simple Podcasting.
Can I make my podcast private or charge for episodes?
Yes. Private and hybrid shows are on every plan, so you can keep some or all episodes for members. Give each listener a feed you can revoke, connect Stripe, Kit, or Zapier to manage access, or sell subscriptions through Castos Commerce, which is available by application.
How does the free trial work?
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. You add a card to start, and it isn't charged until the trial ends. You can change plans or cancel anytime before then.
How much does Castos cost?
Plans start at $19 a month for Essentials, $49 for Growth, and $99 for Pro, with two months free on annual billing. Compare plans.

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Launch, move, or grow your show on Castos

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