LetsCast.fm
Hamburg podcast host with every feature in each download-based plan, Podlove player and podcast websites
Quick Overview
| Company | Produktgenuss GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Podcast Hosting |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Unlimited podcasts and episodes, publishing to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music, statistics, podcast website with custom domain, Podlove Web Player, monetisation features |
| Pricing | Starter EUR 9/month, Hobby EUR 19/month, Professional EUR 49/month (excl. VAT); yearly EUR 89, 189 and 489 |
| Best For | German-speaking podcasters who want a simple host with a website and player |
| Replaces | Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Podbean |
Detailed Review
The privacy policy names Produktgenuss GmbH, Vereinsstrasse 51, 20357 Hamburg, as the controller for the LetsCast.fm website. Prices are shown for customers in Germany, with separate net-price information for Austria, Switzerland and other countries.
Plans differ only in the monthly download allowance: 5,000 on Starter, 25,000 on Hobby and 100,000 on Professional. Podcasts and uploads are unlimited, and larger needs are handled by request.
Every Feature in Every Plan
LetsCast.fm says all packages contain all features, so a small show pays less only because it has less traffic. If you go over your limit, listeners can still download, and LetsCast.fm contacts you about an upgrade.
Publishing, Player and Website
Episodes can be published to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other directories through the RSS feed. The service provides the Podlove Web Player for embedding and an automatically updating podcast website that can use your own domain.
Analytics
Statistics show which platforms listeners use and when and how often episodes are accessed, and the site refers to the IAB podcast measurement guidelines.
Limitations to Consider
Plans are capped by monthly downloads (5,000 on Starter), and 100,000 is the largest published tier. The pages we reviewed were in German only, and the storage location is not stated. The privacy policy says the live chat uses Help Scout, a US company that stores the chat data in the US, and payments run through Stripe Payments Europe in Ireland. For an English interface see Podigee.
Who Should Use LetsCast.fm
German-speaking hobby and professional podcasters who want a plain, affordable host with a Podlove player and website.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- All features in every plan
- Prices from EUR 9 per month
- Unlimited podcasts and uploads
- Podlove Web Player and own-domain website
- Soft handling when you exceed downloads
Cons
- German-language pages
- Download caps per plan
- Storage location not stated
- US chat provider for support
Alternatives to LetsCast.fm
Other European podcast hosting worth comparing before you decide:
Podigee
Germany · Berlin podcast host with free plan, video and recording studio
Springcast
Netherlands · Dutch ISO 27001 podcast platform with EEA-only data processing
Ausha
France · French podcast host with unlimited uploads and marketing tools
Captivate
United Kingdom · UK host with unlimited podcasts and IAB-certified analytics
See all European podcast hosting or compare them directly against Buzzsprout on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starter costs EUR 9 per month for 5,000 downloads, Hobby EUR 19 for 25,000 and Professional EUR 49 for 100,000, all excluding VAT. Yearly billing is EUR 89, EUR 189 and EUR 489 excluding VAT.
Yes. The pricing page says every package includes all features, and the plans only differ by the number of downloads per month.
Your listeners can still download your episodes. LetsCast.fm says it will contact you about an upgrade.