Transistor pricing: plans, limits and real cost
Transistor starts at $19/month (Starter). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Starter at $19 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Starter at $19 a month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
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| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Podcasts | Downloads / month | Upload hours / month | Video podcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19/mo | $15.83/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 20,000 | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Professional | $49/mo | $40.83/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 100,000 | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Business | $99/mo | $82.50/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 250,000 | no cap stated | not stated |
Transistor cost by need
Cheapest fitting Transistor plan, monthly billing.
| Need | Plan | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| a new show (1,000 downloads) | Starter | $19 | $228 |
| 10,000 downloads a month | Starter | $19 | $228 |
| 50,000 downloads a month | Professional | $49 | $588 |
| 150,000 downloads a month | Business | $99 | $1,188 |
| 3 podcasts, 10,000 downloads | Starter | $19 | $228 |
| a video podcast, 5,000 downloads | — | no plan fits | — |
| a daily show (12 upload hours a month) | Starter | $19 | $228 |
Stated on the official pages
- Monthly: Starter $19, Professional $49, Business $99 a month source · 2026-10-18
- Annual: $190, $490, $990 a year (12 months for the price of 10) source · 2026-10-18
- 20K / 100K / 250K downloads a month; unlimited podcasts on every plan source · 2026-10-18
- 14-day free trial; prices in USD source · 2026-10-18
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Transistor cost?
Transistor starts at $19/month (Starter). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Starter at $19 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Starter at $19 a month.
Does Transistor have a free plan?
No free plan is listed. 14-day free trial.
Does Transistor limit downloads?
Yes: Starter 20,000 a month; Professional 100,000 a month; Business 250,000 a month.
Does Transistor limit upload hours?
No upload-hour cap is stated on the pricing page.
Can I host a video podcast on Transistor?
Video podcast hosting is not listed on any plan on the pricing page.
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