Best Private Podcast Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Podbean is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Hiro.fm and Springcast. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Supercast at $0.59/mo.
Private podcast platforms give you ways to share episodes with a defined audience, with access and membership features that can shape how you run a show. Compare access model, episode and member limits, and whether native mobile apps are included. Built-in payments and custom domain support may matter too, along with the availability of a free plan and the paid-from price. The ranked entries begin with Podbean, Hiro.fm and Springcast, followed by options such as Podcast.co and Castos. Weigh the controls and limits shown against how you plan to offer private listening, and check pricing details as you compare services.
21 private podcast platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Podbean iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$17/mo
- 2 Hiro.fm iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$47.50/mo Access model: bothMember limit: 1,000 members
- 3 Springcast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1€9/mo Access model: both
- 4 Podcast.co iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$19/mo
- 5 Castos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$19/mo
- 6 Hello Audio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$14/mo
- 7 uStudio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 8 Campfire iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Access model: invite-only
- 9 CastDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Access model: invite-onlyMember limit: 100 members
- 10 Internal Cast iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Access model: both
- 11 Beamly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$18/mo
- 12 JustCast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$9/mo Access model: both
- 13 Captivate No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$1.42/mo
- 14 Transistor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$19/mo
- 15 Audioboom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 16 Supercast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$0.59/mo
- 17 Supporting Cast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 18 PodVault No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Access model: both
- 19 AX3Sonic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9$9.99/mo Access model: invite-only
- 20 Hypecast Analytics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 21 Podlock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Access model: invite-only
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Questions about this list
Which private podcast platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Podbean is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.9. Hiro.fm is second and Springcast third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Supercast has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.59/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.