Podbean
Unlimited podcast hosting with monetisation
Podbean is the practical choice for podcasters who want to stop counting upload hours, with monetisation built in.
Where it wins. Unlimited storage and bandwidth on paid plans is genuinely freeing for long-form or archive-heavy shows. The ad marketplace places sponsors into modest shows automatically, and Podbean Premium handles paid subscriber-only episodes natively. Its own listener app has a real audience, which brings some organic discovery. Live streaming and a decent website are included, and pricing sits below most competitors.
Where it falls short. The interface feels dated and the dashboard is cluttered compared with newer hosts. Analytics are IAB-certified but presented less clearly than Buzzsprout's or Captivate's. Ad marketplace revenue is small until you have real scale, and the free plan is limited enough to be a trial. Support is email-led and slower than the premium hosts.
Our call. Good value for long-form shows and anyone wanting monetisation without arranging it. For the best onboarding, Buzzsprout; for multi-show, Transistor.
Best for
Podcasters with long or archive-heavy catalogues who want unlimited hosting and built-in monetisation.
Key takeaways
- 1Unlimited storage and bandwidth on paid plans
- 2Ad marketplace places sponsors into modest shows
- 3Native paid subscriber-only episodes
- 4Its own listener app brings some organic discovery
- 5Dated, cluttered interface
- 6Analytics presented less clearly than rivals
Podbean competes on not metering you. Unlimited storage and bandwidth on its main plans removes the upload-hour anxiety that defines [Buzzsprout](/tool/buzzsprout), and its listener-facing app plus ad marketplace give small shows monetisation routes they could not arrange alone.
What we like
- No upload or bandwidth metering
- Built-in monetisation routes
- Live streaming included
- Competitive pricing
Worth noting
- Dated interface
- Less readable analytics
- Ad revenue needs scale
- Slower email support
Plans
Pricing
Basic
- 5 hours total storage
- 100 GB monthly bandwidth
- Podcast website
- Directory distribution
- Podbean branding
Unlimited Audio
per month
- Unlimited storage and bandwidth
- IAB-certified statistics
- Ad marketplace access
- Podcast website and app
- Live streaming
Pricing verified Aug 14, 2026. Prices shown are billed annually where available and may change — always confirm on the vendor site.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Podbean really unlimited?＋
On paid plans, yes — unlimited storage and bandwidth, which removes the upload-hour anxiety of hour-metered hosts. The free plan caps total storage at five hours.
Can I make money with Podbean?＋
It offers an ad marketplace that places sponsors into modest shows and native paid subscriber episodes. Ad revenue is small until you have real listener numbers.
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