Plans and Pricing FAQ
How Castos works when it comes to the plans and pricing tiers we offer.
Whether you're just starting out as a new podcaster or are a seasoned veteran of this fantastic medium it's important to know exactly what your podcast hosting provider is offering, and on what terms.
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Why isn't this Free?
Generally in life, you get what you pay for. And podcast hosting is no exception. Sure there are free tools out there, but they come with many "Strings Attached" that may hamper your ability to grow your show, actually own your content, and make the kind of progress you want to make in your podcasting endeavors.
Choosing a tool (like Castos) that offers a fair price for the features, support, and infrastructure that it does is often a better choice if you're really taking your podcast seriously and want to stick with this medium for the long run.
Free trial
Every new podcaster to Castos starts off on a free 14-day trial. In this you have access to all of the features of the plan you choose to trial with.
During that time you'll hopefully see that this is the home for you and your podcasts, and when your trial is over, your subscription will automatically begin unless you cancel before your 14 days end.
During this trial period, we'll be in touch via email with info about how to get the most out of the Castos platform, tips and tricks if you're just starting out, and guidance on how to move your existing podcast to Castos if you've been hosting elsewhere previously.
Free Transcripts Included
Each of our plans will include free transcript credits depending on the tier.
- Essentials - 10 transcript credits per month
- Growth - 25 transcript credits per month
- Pro - 100 transcript credits per month
For more information, check out our Transcriptions FAQ.
Private Subscribers
If you're a Private Podcast creator, then the number of Private Subscribers (i.e. individuals who will have received a private, unique RSS feed) is another consideration when it comes to the best plan for your podcast(s).
The allowances for Private Subscribers are:
- Essentials - up to 100 Private Subscribers
- Growth - up to 250 Private Subscribers
- Pro - up to 500 Private Subscribers
If you start on the Essentials plan and reach the limit, you'll automatically be upgraded to the next plan (Growth) on the 101st subscriber. Likewise, if you're on the Growth plan, you'll automatically be bumped to the Pro plan on the 251st subscriber. Additional Private Subscribers above 500 will be billed automatically at $50/month per bundle of 500.
Which plan is best for me?
Great question. There are a few things to consider when choosing the right plan for you at Castos. Here is how we think about the options and features included in each of our pricing tiers:
- Essentials - $19/mo or $190/year: Best for most all hobbyist podcasters. Whether you're just starting out or have been podcasting for a while and this is not your main gig, the Essentials plan gives you all of the tools, features, and access to run a really successful podcast.
- Growth - $49/mo or $490/year: Best for those who want to grow their shows and for businesses. With Castos' YouTube Republishing and Audiogram integration with Headliner, and advanced analytics, this plan allows you to repurpose your content, automatically, every time you publish a new episode.
- Pro - $99/mo or $990/year: Best for those who are publishing video or need advanced analytics. If you're wanting to host a video podcast this is the place for you. And if you're looking for enhanced insights into your podcast audience Castos' advanced analytics gives you that additional data.
- Enterprise: If you need things like SSO, dedicated white-label instances of the platform, or custom features, Castos offers enterprise-level packages. Drop a message to our team here to learn more.