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Kolter A.
Technical Systems Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Podbean is a great service for podcasters that need to distribute their show"
4/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I loved that podbean allowed me to distribute my show to a wide variety of platforms from one easy place. It also provided really useful analytics on our show listeners from each platform and showed us the country, time, and other variables of who was listening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

It was a little bit pricey and we could have paid a lot more if we wanted even more features, but overall it was a useful service that did the job it was intended for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Verified User in Higher Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use, perfect for starting any podcast"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

with one click, you can distribute your podcast to all major podcast platforms. you also get a free website with a player for all of your episodes. did my research and out of all of the offers out there, this was the best option for what I needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

When I first signed up, I didn't realize that each platform had it's own wait time to get your RSS feed approved. I didn't know so I waited for the launch day to publish and I missed my deadline because the episode didn't get launched. It would be very helpful to get a pop up with some sort of a reminder. "REMEMBER, SOME SERVICES MIGHT TAKE UP TO A WEEK TO APPROVE YOUR RSS FEED, WE RECOMMEND YOU PUBLISH A TRAILER EPISODE" or something of that nature. I know this was my mistake but that's a way of helping people not make the same mistake as a I did. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jennifer L.
JL
Jennifer L.
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Podbean - Easy to set up a podcast"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I like that I can easily add new episodes to my podcast. The setup is intuitive and straightforward, so that is appreciated. Podbean is also cost-friendly for small businesses or solopreneurs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

I can't think of a dislike. Podbean offers an RSS feed that I have not used, so I can't speak to that, but once I get more episodes posted, then I will look into broadcasting on other sites my podcast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessie L.
JL
Jessie L.
Entrepreneur and Mentor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple way to listen to what I couldn't find elsewhere :)"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I first discovered Podbean when I was tipped off on a specific podcast that wasn't posted on other platforms. It's now on the first screen of my phone so I can access it quickly. I love that I have my top listening picks on hand to listen to on my daily walks, and they're not lost in my libary of other stuff. Also, the "Recommeded" section is always on point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

Honestly, I haven't come up with a dislike yet. Usually my tech-dislikes have to do with streamlined aesthetics or clunky function, Podbean has neither. One minor thing, for some reason Podbean hasn't updated my "follows" on my account page, it is only showing the account I initially followed an not what I've added since. I do see them in the "following" section so can access them there, just odd it doesn't count them on my account page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Podbean Assessment"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

Easy of use with the UI.

Acess to multiple Podcasting streams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

Have to move from "Home" page to favourites everytime you open up....would like to keep the "Following" items as the default view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gaga J.
GJ
Gaga J.
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best podcast publishing online software for the price"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I love how easy it is to use podbean; it's user-friendly and beginner-friendly. I recommend it for everyone, the best software for the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

I don't dislike anything about podbean; the only thing they could improve on is their pricing plans; the pricing itself is really great, but I would like to have the full customization for the beginner plan too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex T.
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Alex T.
Creator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"PodBean is Great For First Time Podcasters"
4/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

For first-time podcasters getting started, PodBean is well laid out, easy to use, and has some great tools to get started with your show. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

It's a little basic and lacks in some of the advanced analytics that some other hosting sites have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Mike P.
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Podbean Makes Podcast Hosting Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I was looking for a simple way to publish a podcast. The free service I was using ceased operations so I was forced to find a new home for my material. With Podbean it's mostly a matter of filing out the forms. The system takes care of the details. Even though I stopped posting and promoting quite some time ago, I'm still getting listeners to my podcast episodes every month.

6700 downloads to date for a narrow-niche topic that hasn't been actively promoted in 2 years. Had 30 downloads last month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

When I signed up, the process to get listed on iTunes was difficult to understand. I think it's easier now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jackson S.
JS
Jackson S.
Originator Jackson Snyder Presents Radio
Religious Institutions
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Podbean is Fast and Easy, Great for the Beginning Podcaster"
4/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I upload several long podcasts every week. Before Podbean, I chose managed my own site. In doing that I had complete freedom in presenting my materials, but it took a lot of my time. I went looking first for a host that offered -unlimited space-, a modest price, great ease and timeliness of uploading, a simple interface, the ability to share to social media sites and a large and ready group of downloaders. Podbean has all of those features plus automatic uploads to the podcast giants like Itunes and Google Podcasts. Podbean has all of these features. I have been on Podbean for nearly a year now and have gained new followers - more than I expected - and my podcast has the potential of being heard all over the world, and very easily at that. OK - Podbean is EASY use and podcasts are Easy for a listener to find. And EASY for a newbie to get started fast and maintain with limited effort. I like all these features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

I do not like the way my podcasts appear. There are a few templates - and though my podcast falls into a major category (82% religion and spirituality), there are no templates that have anything to do with this vastly popular topic. Filling out the template is not WYSIWYG - it can appear to the podcaster one way and to the user another quite differently, especially in the "fill-in sections (fields)" - for me the default text often gets published with a background that obscures the text and/or text and background conflict. I guess I could build my own template; that is what I have done in the past which I wish to avoid. I would also like to be able to set the order of the podcasts, grouping them by subject matter, but there is little I can do about that. Of course, the uploads display in chronological order, but a great feature would be to implement a SQL service so they can be ordered as the author deems appropriate. Finally, the monthly price is a little steep at $29. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kate T.
KT
Kate T.
Kate Thiem
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A brilliantly simple podcasting app!"
5/5
What do you like best about PodBean?

I began podcasting almost two years ago. When I started, I used another hosting site which left me craving more. PodBean is unbelievably easy to fire up. Whether you're a podcast newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll be publishing episodes in no time, with many customizable options. Every step of the way is explained, and you can crank out up to 10 hours with their free plan (upgrades are available in 3 other tiers). There are opportunities to monetize your podcast for serious creators, and the app has special features that I've never seen on other podcatchers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PodBean?

It is very hard to find a detailed explanation for refunds and cancellations on their annual premium plan. I would like to consider this upgrade, but not before I can appropriately research it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.