# Libsyn vs Transistor Comparison | | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 5.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 26 | 31 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $5.00 1 Account Per Month | $19/month | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 9.9 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 10.0 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 10.0 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 10.0 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Libsyn #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: 3hrs/month Price: Starting at $5.00 1 Account Per Month Description: 162 MB storage/monthly. IAB Verified Stats. Basic Social Promotion. Unlimited Bandwidth. Ad-Free Podcast Website. Custom Podcast Player. Podcast Monetization, Subscriptions & Advertising. Key Features: - https://signup.libsyn.com [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/libsyn/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Transistor #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Starter Price: $19 /month Description: Manage unlimited podcasts, 1-click submit to Apple, Spotify, Google, advanced analytics, podcast website. Key Features: - Host unlimited podcasts [Learn more about Transistor](https://www.g2.com/products/transistor/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Podcast Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Libsyn** | 8.2/10 | 13 | | **Transistor** | 9.0/10 | 7 | #### Internet | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Unlimited Uploads** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Unlimited Downloads** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Website** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | #### Podcast Tools | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Tags** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Calls to Action** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Custom Branding** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Website** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Calls to Action** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Custom Branding** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Voicemail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Hosts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Smart editing for audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio library** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Monetization | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Storage | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Local recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Other Functionality | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Unlimited Downloads** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Tags** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Performance** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Private Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embed on websites** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting | Feature | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/podcast-hosting) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Libsyn | Transistor | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 96.2% | 82.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 3.8% | 14.3% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 3.6% | ### By Industry #### Libsyn - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 11.5% - **Media Production:** 11.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.5% - **Entertainment:** 11.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.7% - **Broadcast Media:** 7.7% - **Consulting:** 3.8% - **Photography:** 3.8% - **Online Media:** 3.8% - **Music:** 3.8% - **Other:** 23.1% #### Transistor - **Computer Software:** 35.7% - **Online Media:** 7.1% - **Media Production:** 7.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 7.1% - **Entertainment:** 7.1% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.6% - **Religious Institutions:** 3.6% - **Publishing:** 3.6% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6% - **Other:** 14.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Libsyn - [PodBean](https://www.g2.com/products/podbean/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Buzzsprout](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsprout/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (50 reviews) - [SimpleCast](https://www.g2.com/products/simplecast/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Spreaker](https://www.g2.com/products/spreaker/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (24 reviews) - [SoundCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/soundcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews) - [RSS.com](https://www.g2.com/products/rss-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (66 reviews) - [Anchor](https://www.g2.com/products/anchor-fm-inc-anchor/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Soundwise](https://www.g2.com/products/soundwise/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Castos](https://www.g2.com/products/castos/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Async Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/async-creator/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (186 reviews) ### Alternatives to Transistor - [Buzzsprout](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsprout/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (50 reviews) - [SoundCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/soundcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews) - [PodBean](https://www.g2.com/products/podbean/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (27 reviews) - [RSS.com](https://www.g2.com/products/rss-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (66 reviews) - [Anchor](https://www.g2.com/products/anchor-fm-inc-anchor/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Castos](https://www.g2.com/products/castos/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Async Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/async-creator/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (186 reviews) - [Spreaker](https://www.g2.com/products/spreaker/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Storyboard](https://www.g2.com/products/storyboard-storyboard/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (108 reviews) - [Captivate](https://www.g2.com/products/captivate-captivate/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (13 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Libsyn No discussions available for this product. ### Transistor No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/libsyn-vs-transistor)