Podcast.co
UK podcast host from the Radio.co team with unlimited shows, private podcasts and euro pricing
Quick Overview
| Company | Podcasting Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Podcast Hosting |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Unlimited podcasts and episodes, private podcasts, podcast pages with custom domain, players, analytics, intro and outro update, transcription add-on |
| Pricing | Lite EUR 18/month, Growth EUR 45/month, Premium EUR 90/month (EUR 180, 450 and 900 per year); also in USD and GBP; 14-day free trial |
| Best For | Small teams and brands that want private podcasts and a UK production partner |
| Replaces | Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Podbean |
Detailed Review
The terms of service state that Podcasting Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company number 10923794), operates Podcast.co. The about page says the company created Podcast.co in 2019 after the success of its sister company Radio.co.
Podcast.co also sells podcast production services, and says more than 7,000 podcasts are served with over 3.5 million downloads a month.
Plans
Lite covers 15,000 monthly downloads for one user, Growth 75,000 downloads for five users and Premium 200,000 downloads. All plans include unlimited podcasts and episodes, and download allowances apply across the whole account rather than per show. A fair usage policy applies to the unlimited claim.
Private Podcasts and Pages
Private podcasts are included from Lite, with up to 500 private subscribers on Growth and up to 1,000 on Premium. Basic podcast pages come with Lite, and advanced pages with host bios and custom domain support with Growth and Premium.
Transcription
Every trial includes one hour of transcription. Afterwards transcription is an add-on, priced on the page at $20 per month for 10 hours.
Limitations to Consider
Plans are capped by monthly downloads (15,000 on Lite). Transcription costs extra, and the pricing page listed the add-on in dollars. The terms we reviewed were last modified in February 2023, and the pages do not state where files are stored. For documented EU data storage compare Springcast.
Who Should Use Podcast.co
Small companies, agencies and producers who want private podcasts and optional production help from a UK supplier.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unlimited podcasts and episodes
- Private podcasts from the entry plan
- Pricing in EUR, USD or GBP
- Account-wide download allowance
- Production services available
Cons
- Download caps per plan
- Transcription is an extra
- Storage location not stated
- Terms last modified in 2023
Alternatives to Podcast.co
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
Lite is EUR 18 per month or EUR 180 per year, Growth EUR 45 or EUR 450, and Premium EUR 90 or EUR 900. The page also shows dollar and pound prices.
Yes. You can host unlimited shows under one account, but the download allowance is shared across the whole account rather than per podcast.
Every trial includes one hour of transcription. After that it is an add-on, listed at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio.