# Podbean Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Podbean

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Podbean

Ease of use

4.2

Customer Service

3.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

BH

Ben H

OwnerComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“You can easily submit to podcast directories such as Apple and Google direct from Podbean's interface. “

July 9, 2021

MW

Matt W

Chaplain Hospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I tweeted at their customer support and they never answered.“

February 11, 2021

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Podbean "

July 21, 2022

5.0

It's a perfect experience overall from the beginning till now.

Pros

Podbean is an absolute wonder to our podcast hosting. We just started our Podcast "The Maven Show" and it's been amazing so far.

Cons

It's great and amazing so far and has no cons as per us.

Review Source

CS

CharRon S.  
owner  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Podbean give my podcast power"

October 9, 2021

5.0

Podbean allows you 2 hours of free podcast time to try out podcasting and only $9 a month / $108 annual plan is pretty good.

Pros

I enjoy the third party integration. I am able to setup Mailchimp, Auphonic, and Resonate immediately after I upload a episode. I am glad of all the streaming service provider that are at my disposal. They even have tutorials on how to set them up. I am starting to use the live streaming program for my movie viewing .

Cons

Since Anchor has landed, it is a hard sell to new customers that don't see podcast as a long process to use. But I understand that I still have ownership of my episode when I move podcast hosting sites. I do wish that patreon was a free addon to the basic plan.

Alternatives considered

[Anchor](https://www.capterra.com/p/231030/Anchor/)[Buzzsprout](https://www.capterra.com/p/160459/Buzzsprout/)

Reason for choosing Podbean

The security and the reliability that it give me and my episodes to shine.

Review Source

GN

Greg N.  
Content Creator  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Crippled Entry Level Packages "

March 12, 2025

2.0

Good if you don't need any assistance. Support can take a while and some of the features are crippled in the lower cost packages to incentivize you needing to pay more to fix the problem.

Pros

Not a bad podcasting platform but they cripple the low end offerings to try to persuade customers to upgrade to the more costly packages.

Cons

Crippled website at the lower cost packages. There's no reason for this other than to try to get the person to upgrade. You'll have to buy the video podcast package even if you don't do videos if you want to be able to white label your podcasting site.

Review Source

RH

Robert H.  
Producer  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Podbean. A good starting point Not sure about things after that"

August 16, 2024

4.0

It was promising until I found out I can't schedule a launch. I get the free package should be limited but that's a pretty big limitation

Pros

Easy to use and free program for hosting. If we grow our podcast to the point where we can pay a monthly subscription I'll be checking back in on them

Cons

Can't schedule podcast launches ahead of time

Review Source

NM

Noah M.  
Creative Mind  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Podbean | Podcast Hosting in a Simple Way"

June 13, 2022

4.0

My Podbean experience has been, overall, positive. I used them from 2018-2022 before switching to a host that provided more at a lower price. I enjoyed how easy-to-use Podbean was, and how it felt so different and customizable compared to it's competitors. This is truly a great place for new podcasters looking to get their feet in the water, and don't know how to deal with all the functions that go into podcasting (IE how to submit RSS feeds, website design, and social media). However, I have dove into the deep end and began looking to branch out my creative endeavors, and I've learned quite a bit about "manual" podcasting. Podbean has a lot of automation, and thus I left when I was ready to take away the automation.

Pros

Podbean was my podcast host for years before I eventually left. The positives about Podbean are that they: Have easy distribution, allowing podcasts to be distributed to podcatchers within a matter of days Post customizability. Episode have the wrong MP3? Wrong cover art? Need to change a description? In a matter of clicks, you can easily change what you need. Interface. It wasn't until I switched hosts that I realized how much I miss the Podbean interface. It's easy to navigate, and doesn't take long at all to find what you need. Comments and podcasts. The Podbean website is set up in such a way that you get notifications for new subscribers or comments, and you can easily find podcasts for certain categories, even smaller podcasts. I feel that this encourages smaller creators to keep creating, because it really isn't too hard to discover them.

Cons

I left Podbean because a new competitor, Disctopia, offered more of what I wanted for less of the price. I was on the first paid subscription to Podbean, which allowed for some template-style customization. I wanted to make an entire website, and I kind of did. Unfortunately, the customization at the lower tier for websites is pretty bad, using a lot of coding and drag/drop templates to design a website. Granted, Podbean never claimed to be a website designer. In fact, they boast Wordpress/blog style feeds, making it easier for content creators to post. This was a turn-off for me, but may be great for others. Live-streaming. Oh boy. My cohosts and/or guests had to dial in using their phone, the audio quality was awful, the chat interface was great (as long as you had a Podbean account). I was so excited for this feature, but it just doesn't stand up to it's competitors in terms of usefulness. Used it once, then immediately switched to a different livestream website. Multiple podcasts. On my subscription, I couldn't start another podcast. I'd have to upgrade to be able to, but competitors offered multiple podcasts at a lower rate. This was the main reason I left. As I've crafted a business, I need to be able to host multiple podcasts for multiple clients. Podbean's tiers started jumping up. Customer service. It's not bad, but every time I needed help I was pushed off to a "how-to" video somewhere on the internet. Sometimes it helped. Sometimes I was frustrated.

Review Source

RL

Riccardo L.  
Wood Crafter  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Podbean really seems to give podcasters everything they need"

August 30, 2021

4.0

Pros

Podbean is one of the few media hosts that really seems to give podcasters pretty much everything they need from start to finish. In particular, I like that Podbean lets you: – share your podcast content to different platforms – easily edit a web page that's automatically created and that accompanies each episode that you publish – different podcast monetization avenues – the ability to live stream your episodes in real-time and even have guests or a co-host call in – join its free community of podcasters to network and learn from others – host video content (perfect if you are considering using or adding video for your show) – mobile app you can use to record, publish episodes, listen to podcasts, go live, and get paid

Cons

The analytics don't seem as accurate and "complete" as on other platforms and depending on what you need, you may end up paying quite a bit for your Podbean plan

Review Source

JJ

Jason J.  
Director  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My Podbean Review "

July 7, 2021

4.0

Pros

It’s easy to use and it’s affordable as well

Cons

Nothing really I’m really happy with the product

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Absolutely sickening product and support"

March 30, 2022

1.0

Everything. I told them I had a lot of content I need to upload and they told me I could do it via FTP. I told them I would need their system to extract the ID3 metadata from files while creating episodes and they ASSURED me that it can. It can't. I spent a lot of time uploading 16gb of files all for nothing. It doesn't read a damn thing and all still have to be manually named. Avoid at all cost. They have since stopped replying to my emails because they got caught lying.

Pros

Nothing, it's the worst online software I have ever used

Cons

Everything, especially incompetent support

Review Source

PN

Philasande N.  
Photographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Podbean review "

November 11, 2022

5.0

Pros

You can listen to any podcast you like cost free

Cons

The phone app of this software is not always up to date, it sometimes gives me some problems.

Review Source

Osarumwense I.  
Assistant Director  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A review of podbean"

July 7, 2021

3.0

Pros

I like this this app because it is easily accessible. It runs smoothly without glitch. I like the download option as well. Great functionality!

Cons

I am yet to experience any negative thing with Podbean...

Review Source

BK

Brayden K.  
Commissioner  
Sports  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Amazing Podcast Hosting Service!"

December 4, 2022

5.0

Overall experience is great with Podbean, would highly recommend.

Pros

Podbean is an amazing hosting site for your podcast. Everything is so easy to use, and it is not expensive.

Cons

The only con is that you cannot sync your podcast to Spotify in the free trial version of Podbean.

Switched from

[Spreaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/216995/Spreaker/)

Seemed easier to use

Review Source

JC

Jeff C.  
Pastor  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "An affordable way to begin a podcast "

June 24, 2021

5.0

It was easy, streamlined, and well designed. I loved it.

Pros

The features for the price. A new podcaster with just a phone could do a decent job with this platform, and the price is beyond reasonable.

Cons

I’m not a computer novice. So I could use open source software to do most of what Podbean can do for free, but it requires more knowledge and resources to do it that way.

Review Source

JL

Jessica L.  
Personal Trainer  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Always learning"

April 17, 2021

5.0

Podbean is one of the saved apps in my "listening" category on my phone. I go to it frequently to listen to one of my favorite go-to educational resources. Easy, accessible, and delivers the info I'm looking for.

Pros

I was introduced to Podbean because a particular influencer I follow posted a podcast here, so of course I had to listen! I found Podbean easy to use. I like the aesthetic, layout, and organization of the recordings.

Cons

Thankfully I didn't come across any glitches or friction. I guess my only "complaint" would be that I wasn't inspired to explore Podbean outside of the one podcast I came to listen to. I'd attribute this more to user error (me!) than the platform. Having said that...now I want to go explore :)

Review Source

LL

Li L.  
Trauma Specialist and Specialist Vocal Coach  
International Affairs  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Terrible Service"

February 1, 2024

1.0

Seems to be a strategic process for financial retention. I am extremely disappointed in Podbean.

Pros

It was fine for distribution when it was needed.

Cons

The customer service is terrible. We're never notified of charges annually, when we couldn't access our account to close it we couldn't cancel it easily, then once we accessed it the process for cancellation was INCREDIBLY and intentionally convoluted, and then no refund was issued despite 5 emails sent to follow it up when we were advised this would be resolved.

Review Source

MW

Matt W.  
Chaplain  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Not great "

February 11, 2021

2.0

Not a good overall experience. And their customer support team ignored me on Twitter.

Pros

There are some podcasts available on podbean that you can’t find anywhere else. It is pretty easy to use.

Cons

Podbean often can’t “remember” where you left off on a podcast so if you close the app, you may have to search through the podcast to find where you left off. This is awful. I tweeted at their customer support and they never answered.

Review Source

KS

Kevin S.  
labourer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "top quality music streaming"

February 15, 2021

5.0

my favorite music updated with the click of a button. amazing

Pros

The thing i like the most about podbean is that it's very easy to use and i can find weekly updates on my favorite music and podcasts by my favorite dj's. Just by clicking the follow button the latest podcast is already there next time you use the app

Cons

I love this app and i can't fault it at all. I'd give it 5 stars

Review Source

bB

brad B.  
director marketing  
Machinery  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "zero customer support"

August 11, 2021

1.0

Pros

It is fairly easy to upload your podcast.

Cons

Zero support, on a review site it was stated that they had phone support, they do not. The tutorials they use to walk you through the distribution cluster f, are not up to date and when I asked they sent me the out to date video.

Alternatives considered

[Buzzsprout](https://www.capterra.com/p/160459/Buzzsprout/)

Reason for choosing Podbean

because alleged support.

Review Source

SM

Samuel M.  
Network administrator  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Adding more features "

October 26, 2020

5.0

Podbean has really help I and my team around the world of coming on board to have a long chat😊

Pros

Currently,podbean is the best app of reaching out to people worldwide

Cons

Podbean should add an image feature or sticker feature and a voice record button

Review Source

KC

Kimberly C.  
Regional Sales Manager - West  
Industrial Automation  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great for listening to my friends Podcast"

December 1, 2023

5.0

Pros

It is easy to use and has high quality pod casts

Cons

Nothing. The program works well and it is easy to use.

Review Source

AK

Ayham K.  
Holistic Dialogue Facilitator & Artist  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Straight forward quality "

November 15, 2022

4.0

It was indeed pleasant I just needed some services that they did not offer which made me switch. But other than that, I would recommend them easily.

Pros

excellent customer service and having their own user base

Cons

The UI could be improved as well as their podcast websites

Review Source

CL

Chris L.  
Family Physician  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Podbean offers a good start for new podcasters"

August 30, 2023

4.0

I like how there is a lot of support and guidance on how to distribute the podcast. I learned a lot from the support pages.

Pros

I like that I have up to five hours of recording storage for free on their trial, and it won't be deleted after a fixed amount of time.

Cons

There is a max of three uploads/day on the free trial.

Review Source

LA

Lord A.  
Lead Creative  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good for starting a podcast show, Nice and Reliable"

September 28, 2022

4.0

Helped me share audio recordings to my community group. Love it

Pros

This is a great for first time podcast users. It is very user friendly and very easy to use for beginners.

Cons

There have been instances where I found it glitchy and unresponsive. I think that should be worked on. That aside, don't have anything else against it.

Review Source

JW

Jeff W.  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great podcast app"

June 19, 2021

5.0

I discovered some of my favorite podcasts through Podbean, but I often bounce between Podbean and Apple Podcasts as I can hardly tell a difference.

Pros

Podbean is a great app that lets users discover and listen to podcasts. Honestly, it has every feature that the Apple Podcast app has. At least the components I care about - finding and listening to podcasts!

Cons

I can't think of anything I don't like about Podbean. A fine alternative to the Apple Podcasts app.

Review Source

BH

Ben H.  
Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Good Tool For Both Beginner And More Advanced Podcasters"

July 9, 2021

5.0

Overall, I'm very happy with Podbean. As a beginner ,it has plenty of features on the free plan and I imagine that if/when I need more features, the paid plans will be more than suitable. I would recommend Podbean to anyone with a passing interest in starting out podcasting.

Pros

As a beginner just starting out with podcasting, Podbean is really useful. The feature set is pretty great on the free plan. You can easily submit to podcast directories such as Apple and Google direct from Podbean's interface. You can also connect to your social media accounts and get your own podcast home page. Finally, it has excellent stats for you to browse through, such as number of downloads by time of day, user retention, audience location etc

Cons

You can't publish to Spotify without having a paid account but considering the rest of the feature set, I think this is a minor inconvenience

Review Source

GK

Gil K.  
Fitness trainer  
Sports  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Good podcast app"

April 22, 2021

5.0

Pros

It's very easy to access my favorite podcast with this app

Cons

Sometimes I could not find my favorite podcast creators

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