Castos | Podcast Hosting to Start and Grow Your Show
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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14-day free trial · Free migration · Cancel anytime
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
Starting your first podcast
Hosting, an RSS feed, and a website from your first upload, with listings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
How to start a podcast → Podcast hosting →
Moving from another host
Import every episode for free, then redirect your feed so listeners stay subscribed.
Migrate to Castos → Compare podcast hosts →
Earning from your show
Ads, sponsor spots, listener donations, and paid subscriptions, all from your hosting account.
Castos Ads → Castos Commerce →
Publishing from WordPress
Run your show from your WordPress dashboard with Seriously Simple Podcasting, the free plugin we build.
Seriously Simple Podcasting → WordPress podcast hosting →
For organizations
Private podcasts for teams and members
Feeds you can revoke and the Castos mobile app, for employees, students, and paying members.
Private podcasting → Internal company podcasts →
Agencies, networks, and consultants
Unlimited shows under one account, team seats, and a production team when you want one.
Agencies → Networks → Coaches and consultants →
Churches, schools, and nonprofits
Share sermons, lectures, and stories, with a discount for nonprofit and religious organizations.
Churches → Universities → Nonprofits →
Enterprise
Dedicated deployments, single sign-on, custom contracts, and an account manager.
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.
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
Unlimited shows, episodes, and downloads, with one-click submission to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Public and members-only episodes in one show.
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.
Our free plugin for publishing from your WordPress dashboard.
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.
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
IAB-compliant listens, unique listeners, followers, apps, and locations.
A website for every show. Custom domains from Growth up.
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.
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 Yardney
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 Wells
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.
Castos makes it super simple to manage our shows. It's much faster and more seamless than the other services we've used.
Srini Rao
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 Dunn
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
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
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
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.
Learn podcasting, free
How to start a podcast
Our step-by-step guide, from first idea to first listeners.
Free podcast tools
Record, trim, convert, and check your feed in the browser, with no account needed.
Knowledge Hub
Answers to how every part of Castos works.
Castos on YouTube
Gear reviews, setup walkthroughs, and growth tips.
Launch, move, or grow your show on Castos
14-day free trial on any plan, free migration from your current host, and you can cancel anytime.