Compare Podbean and Supercast on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, Freemium vs usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee)…
At a Glance
Podbean
Supercast
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee)
Starting price
Free (paid plans from $12/month billed annually)
$0.59 per subscriber per month
Free plan
Yes
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Podbean
Free — Free N/A
Unlimited Audio — $12/month (annual) or $17/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Unlimited Plus — $29/month (annual) or $39/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Network — $79/month (annual) or $99/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Business — $99/month (annual) or $129/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Supercast
All-in Plan — $0.59 per subscriber monthly, per subscriber
Custom — Custom custom
Pros & Cons
Podbean
Pros
Long operating history and financial stability as a bootstrapped, profitable company
Monetization tools (ads, Patron, premium content) built directly into the hosting platform
Unlimited storage and unmetered bandwidth on all paid plans
Competitive entry pricing compared to some hosting rivals
Mobile app supports recording, editing, and publishing from a phone
Cons
Free plan storage and bandwidth limits are restrictive for active shows
Interface and website themes feel dated compared to newer hosting competitors
AI credits are capped per plan and can run out on heavier usage
Advanced monetization features often require reaching a minimum listener threshold
Video podcast hosting allowances are notably smaller than audio allowances
Supercast
Pros
Flat per-subscriber pricing instead of a percentage of revenue
No platform take-rate beyond the flat fee and standard Stripe processing
Purpose-built for podcast monetization rather than a generic membership tool
Proven results, with top podcasters earning millions in annual subscription revenue
Supports multiple pricing tiers, trials, and promotions out of the box
Cons
The per-subscriber fee can add up for shows with a large base of low-paying subscribers
Primarily focused on podcasting, offering less flexibility for other content formats
Multi-show and network pricing requires contacting sales rather than transparent published rates
Small company size may mean more limited support bandwidth than larger platforms
Stripe processing fees apply on top of the flat platform fee
Use Cases
Podbean
Independent podcast monetization — Solo creators use Podbean to host a show and immediately enable ads, listener subscriptions, and premium content without adding separate tools.
Business and internal podcasting — Companies use Podbean's Business plan with SSO and private podcast feeds to distribute internal communications or branded content to employees or customers.
Multi-show network management — Podcast networks use the Network plan to host multiple shows under a unified branded hub with network-level analytics and team access.
Supercast
Independent podcaster premium feed — Offer an ad-free or bonus-content subscription feed directly to a show's existing audience.
Podcast network multi-show subscriptions — Bundle subscriptions across multiple shows under one network-wide offering.
Creator AMAs and bonus content — Use interactive AMA tools and bonus episodes to deepen engagement with paying subscribers.