bCast Alternative

Podcast host bCast is closing down.

If you're looking for a place to migrate all your podcasts, Transistor is a trusted choice.

Although you may be surprised by the news of bCast's closure, it is an opportunity to choose a podcast host that offers more of what you're looking for -- features, service, reliability, and ease of use.

Feature Comparison

bCast was an affordable way to start a single podcast, but it didn't scale as creators' needs expanded. Their Starter plan allowed users to have one podcast only with a monthly limit of 10,000 downloads. When creators needed more downloads or multiple shows, prices went to $35 per month (for 3 shows) and beyond.

By contrast, Transistor has always enabled unlimited podcasts on all plans. Transistor's Starter plan costs $19 per month, provides for 20,000 monthly downloads, and allows users to run unlimited podcasts from one account at no additional charge. This includes private podcasts on all plans.

To manage the multiple shows in your Transistor account, you can invite unlimited team members to collaborate on each show. These team members will also have access to core features you will have used with bCast -- advanced analytics, podcast websites (with custom domains), and customizable embed players.

Additionally, Transistor's in-house Ai transcription tool is fast, easy to use, and costs just $1 per hour of audio. From the Professional plan and up, you can also utilize Dynamic Ads (pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll) to begin monetizing your podcast, and creators can auto-post their podcast to YouTube.

Transistor prides itself on its live customer support, available through live chat and email. The live chat is staffed by real people -- no bots -- and is on hand to help when you have questions about your podcasts. Transistor is a hands on team that puts customer experience, ease of use, and dependability first.

Switching is Easy

These days, migrating your podcast is a quick and simple process. Creators can use their bCast feed to import a copy of their show to a new host, and then place a redirect in bCast to direct all future traffic to their new feed. Transistor staff are also available through live chat to assist with any queries along the way.

Summary

With bCast closing down, creators have an opportunity to pick their next host that is right for them. There are a lot of great alternatives out there -- some free, some paid with a variety of features.

1. Spotify for Podcasters - A free podcast host owned by Spotify, Anchor offers unlimited free hosting, monetization by enabling listener support, dynamic ad insertion, and direct distribution to major platforms including Spotify.

2. Buzzsprout - Known for its simplicity and ease of use, Buzzsprout offers great features for podcasters, including episode scheduling, detailed analytics, and a free website for your podcast. It also provides guides and resources to help new podcasters get started. Buzzsprout is an affordable solution for running a single podcast with additional features.

3. Transistor - Transistor offers podcast hosting, analytics, and distribution to Apple, Spotify, and more. It is known for its user-friendly interface and features including unlimited podcasts and episodes under one account, detailed analytics, and live customer support.