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Libsyn
Libsyn
(23)
4.5 out of 5
Libsyn
By Libsyn
PodBean
PodBean
(24)
4.3 out of 5
PodBean
By Podbean
At a Glance
Libsyn
Libsyn
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.00 1 Account Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plans
PodBean
PodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Libsyn offers a solid platform for podcast hosting with a user-friendly interface, but some find the website customization options limited compared to PodBean, which has a more flexible website builder.
  • Reviewers mention that PodBean excels in unlimited downloads and bandwidth, receiving a perfect score of 10.0, while Libsyn's scores of 9.0 for unlimited downloads and 7.6 for bandwidth indicate room for improvement in these areas.
  • G2 users highlight that Libsyn's analytics tools are robust, but PodBean's insights and user engagement features are more comprehensive, making it easier for podcasters to track their audience and improve content.
  • Users on G2 say that Libsyn's customer support is generally good, with a quality rating of 8.9, while PodBean's support is perceived as lacking, with a lower rating of 8.1, indicating a potential drawback for users needing assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that PodBean's ease of setup is a standout feature, scoring 9.3, which is higher than Libsyn's ease of use score of 8.5, suggesting that new users may find PodBean more accessible for getting started.
  • Users say that while both platforms offer monetization options, PodBean's features for advertising and subscriptions are more advanced, providing podcasters with better opportunities to generate revenue from their content.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Libsyn
3hrs/month
Starting at $5.00
1 Account Per Month
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PodBean
No pricing available
Free Trial
Libsyn
Free Trial is available
PodBean
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
17
8.8
18
Ease of Use
8.5
18
8.8
18
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.7
5
Quality of Support
8.9
15
8.1
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
10.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
6.1
15
Features by Category
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Hosting
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Management
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Marketing
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Insights
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Generative AI
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Platform
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Security
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Agentic AI - Video Hosting
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Podcast HostingHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
7.9
10
10.0
6
Internet
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
10.0
5
7.6
7
10.0
5
6.9
7
Not enough data
Podcast Tools
7.4
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Customization
6.9
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
7
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Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
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Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
9.0
8
10.0
5
7.6
7
10.0
5
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Libsyn
Libsyn
PodBean
PodBean
Libsyn and PodBean are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
Libsyn
Libsyn has no unique categories
PodBean
PodBean is categorized as Video Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Libsyn
Libsyn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
PodBean
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Libsyn
Libsyn
Professional Training & Coaching
13.0%
Media Production
13.0%
Entertainment
13.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Other
43.5%
PodBean
PodBean
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Libsyn
Libsyn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pat H.
PH
Pat H.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching

Easy to use and extremely reliable. Never had an issue uploading or using the system. I have a weekly podcast, Only upload 4 episodes (30 minute on average) per week. After that past episodes are archived for all time. Great service.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

It's not very nice to look at, the available tools are a little outdated (especially for the price-point), and the interactions I've had with customer support have been moderately unhelpful (and at times a little rude).

PodBean
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KA
Kolter A.
Verified User in Sports

I loved that podbean allowed me to distribute my show to a wide variety of platforms from one easy place. It also provided really useful analytics on our show listeners from each platform and showed us the country, time, and other variables of who was...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jordan H.
JH
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media

Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...

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Discussions
Libsyn
Libsyn Discussions
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PodBean
PodBean Discussions
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
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According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
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