What is Libsyn used for?

Libsyn is a long-running podcast hosting service with one-click distribution, IAB-verified statistics, monetization and a website builder. It is a good fit for hosting a growing podcast and publishing everywhere, and earning ad revenue from a back catalog.

How much does Libsyn cost?

Paid plans for Libsyn start at $8 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Libsyn open source?

No. Libsyn is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Libsyn include Castopod and Microfeed.

What are some alternatives to Libsyn?

Libsyn competes with Buzzsprout, Podbean and Transistor. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Libsyn alternatives.

Libsyn: features, pricing and alternatives

About Libsyn

Libsyn is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that has been serving podcasters for many years. Creators upload audio and video once and manage all episodes from a single page, with hosting designed to scale as a show grows. It is aimed at independent podcasters and larger networks alike.

The platform covers one-click delivery of a show to the major listening apps, including Apple, Spotify, YouTube and Amazon, monetization that pulls from a built-in advertiser network and tracks payouts in the platform, analytics with IAB-verified download trends and campaign performance, and a website builder. There are also enterprise and advertising offerings.

Libsyn is proprietary and delivered as a hosted service rather than software you run yourself. A free start is advertised along with a plans and pricing page, and the site also includes guides on how to start a podcast.

Key features

Audio and video podcast hosting
One-click distribution to major directories
Ad monetization with in-platform payouts
IAB-verified download analytics
Website builder for shows
Enterprise and advertising options

Good fit for

→Hosting a growing podcast and publishing everywhere
→Earning ad revenue from a back catalog

Tags: podcasting; podcast-hosting; monetization; analytics; distribution; website-builder; saas

Libsyn: questions and answers

What is Libsyn used for?: Libsyn is a long-running podcast hosting service with one-click distribution, IAB-verified statistics, monetization and a website builder. It is a good fit for hosting a growing podcast and publishing everywhere, and earning ad revenue from a back catalog.
How much does Libsyn cost?: Paid plans for Libsyn start at $8 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Libsyn open source?: No. Libsyn is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Libsyn include Castopod and Microfeed.
What are some alternatives to Libsyn?: Libsyn competes with Buzzsprout, Podbean and Transistor. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Libsyn alternatives.