Cheapest video podcast hosting
For 1 podcast, 5,000 downloads and 4 upload hours a month, with video, the cheapest is Buzzsprout Audio + Video at $30/month, then Podbean Unlimited Plus at $39/month. 6 of 10 tracked hosts fit. On annual billing: Buzzsprout Audio + Video at $25/month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
One video podcast, 5,000 downloads and 4 upload hours a month.
Monthly billing
| Host and cheapest fitting plan | Plan price | Add-ons needed | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzsprout Audio + Video | $30 | — | $30 | $360 |
| Podbean Unlimited Plus | $39 | — | $39 | $468 |
| Riverside Grow | $39 | — | $39 | $468 |
| Acast Video | $39.99 | — | $39.99 | $479.88 |
| RSS.com Max | $49.99 | — | $49.99 | $599.88 |
| Castos Pro | $99 | — | $99 | $1,188 |
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Annual billing (per-month equivalent)
| Host and cheapest fitting plan | Plan price | Add-ons needed | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzsprout Audio + Video | $25 | — | $25 | $300 |
| Podbean Unlimited Plus | $29 | — | $29 | $348 |
| Riverside Grow | $34 | — | $34 | $408 |
| RSS.com Max | $37 | — | $37 | $444 |
| Acast Video monthly price | $39.99 | — | $39.99 | $479.88 |
| Castos Pro monthly price | $99 | — | $99 | $1,188 |
Total = plan price + any paid extra podcasts. Download and upload caps are the plan limits each host states; 'no cap stated' means the pricing page sets none (most call it unlimited or unmetered); Fireside and Podbean Network cap bandwidth in GB/TB, which is shown but not converted to downloads. Upload hours are audio hours (video uses more storage). 'Video podcast' = the host lists video podcast hosting on that plan. monthly price = no annual price is published as a number, so the monthly price is used. Ties are broken by name. Affiliate status is never used.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest video podcast host?
For 1 podcast, 5,000 downloads and 4 upload hours a month, with video, the cheapest is Buzzsprout Audio + Video at $30/month, then Podbean Unlimited Plus at $39/month. 6 of 10 tracked hosts fit. On annual billing: Buzzsprout Audio + Video at $25/month.
Are these prices before tax?
Yes. All prices are in USD before sales tax or VAT, as listed on each host's pricing page.
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