Compare Supercast and Libsyn on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee) vs Subscription…
At a Glance
Supercast
Libsyn
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee)
Subscription
Starting price
$0.59 per subscriber per month
$5/month
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
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Public API
Yes
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Supercast
All-in Plan — $0.59 per subscriber monthly, per subscriber
Custom — Custom custom
Libsyn
Basic Audio — $5/month Monthly
Standard — $15/month Monthly
Pro Audio — $20/month Monthly
Enterprise / Network — Custom, typically $75 to $150+/month Monthly
Pros & Cons
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
Libsyn
Pros
One of the longest operating histories in podcasting, in business since 2004
Back-catalog episodes stay hosted forever with no storage cap on any plan
Built-in AdvertiseCast marketplace for sponsorships and dynamic ad insertion
Publicly traded company (LSYN) with audited financials and long-term stability
Proven at scale, having hosted some of the largest podcasts in the industry
Cons
Upload-based pricing tiers can feel restrictive for frequent or long-form publishers compared to flat-fee competitors
Interface and dashboard are often described as dated next to newer hosts
Entry-level plans offer relatively small monthly upload allowances
Fewer built-in modern creator tools such as transcription or AI show notes than some newer competitors
Customer support quality has drawn mixed reviews compared to boutique hosting competitors
Use Cases
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.
Libsyn
Independent Podcasters — Solo creators use Libsyn's entry-level plans for affordable, reliable RSS hosting and distribution.
Podcast Networks and Media Companies — Networks use Libsyn's enterprise tools to manage multiple shows under one account with network-level feeds.
Advertiser-Supported Shows — Shows use AdvertiseCast to find sponsors and automate ad insertion across episodes.