Blubrry Review, Pricing & Features

Blubrry is a podcast hosting platform with plans from $15/month plus free IAB-certified statistics. See features, pricing tiers, and WordPress integration.

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Podcast Hosting
Pricing
Freemium, from Free
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
2005
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Overview

Blubrry Podcasting was founded in 2005 by podcast pioneer Todd Cochrane, one of the earliest companies in podcast hosting, with more than 20 years in the industry. Cochrane led the company as CEO until his death in September 2025.

Blubrry hosts podcast audio files, generates the RSS feed used by podcast apps, and distributes episodes to platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, alongside standalone analytics products for creators hosted elsewhere.

Key Features

Hosting plans are tiered by monthly upload storage rather than downloads, and all tiers include unlimited listens, distribution to major podcast directories, a free WordPress companion site, and a custom embeddable player.

Blubrry's statistics are IAB certified, a standard used for verified audience reporting in ad sales, and the company is also known for its PowerPress WordPress plugin that integrates podcast publishing directly into a WordPress site.

Pricing

Podcast hosting starts at $15 per month for the Standard plan (125 MB monthly uploads), $25 per month for the Advanced plan (400 MB monthly uploads), and $100 per month for the Professional plan with unlimited uploads and multi-show management.

Standalone statistics plans range from a free tier with basic download and location data to a $5 per month Standard Statistics tier, with Advanced Statistics included as part of the Advanced hosting plan.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the longest-running podcast hosts, operating since 2005
  • IAB-certified analytics are useful for creators selling ads based on verified downloads
  • Free WordPress companion site and PowerPress plugin integration included
  • Free statistics tier available even for shows hosted elsewhere

Cons

  • Storage-based upload limits on lower tiers can constrain frequent or long-form publishers
  • Professional plan at $100/month is a large jump from the Advanced tier
  • Headquarters and company size are not publicly disclosed
  • Less brand recognition today compared to newer hosts like Spotify for Podcasters or Buzzsprout

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Blubrry cost?

Podcast hosting starts at $15/month for the Standard plan (125 MB uploads), $25/month for Advanced (400 MB uploads), and $100/month for unlimited Professional hosting.

Does Blubrry offer free statistics?

Yes, Blubrry offers a Free Statistics tier that tracks basic downloads, audience location, and listener trends even if your podcast is hosted elsewhere.

Is Blubrry's analytics IAB certified?

Yes, all Blubrry statistics plans are IAB certified, a standard commonly required for verified ad sales reporting.

Does Blubrry integrate with WordPress?

Yes, all hosting plans include a free companion WordPress site, and Blubrry's PowerPress plugin adds podcast publishing directly to an existing WordPress site.

Who founded Blubrry?

Blubrry was founded in 2005 by podcast pioneer Todd Cochrane, who led the company as CEO until his death in September 2025.

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