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Libsyn pricing (2026)
Libsyn starts at $8/mo (Budget), across 5 plans. Best for Established podcasters with large back-catalogs and high download volume. Every figure links to Libsyn's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $8/mo (Budget)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Established podcasters with large back-catalogs and high download volume; Professional and network podcasters wanting full-service ad sales support; Video podcasters distributing to Spotify and YouTube simultaneously
Libsyn plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $8 | — | flat | Bare essentials tier. Specific upload limit not published in retrieved content. 30-day free trial. | libsyn.com |
| Basic | $12 | — | flat | 3 hours/month audio upload. Video hosting up to 100 GB/month. Basic IAB analytics, YouTube distribution. Up to 5 users. 30-day free trial. | libsyn.com |
| Advanced | $25 | — | flat | 10 hours/month audio upload. Video hosting up to 100 GB/month. Advanced IAB analytics, YouTube + Spotify video distribution, social calendar. Up to 5 users. 30-day free trial. | libsyn.com |
| Max | $150 | — | flat | 55 hours/month audio upload. Video hosting up to 100 GB/month. High-volume optimized. Advanced IAB analytics. YouTube + Spotify distribution. 30-day free trial. | libsyn.com |
| Professional/Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Contact sales. Includes dynamic ad insertion, API access, concierge onboarding, unlimited storage, dedicated support. | libsyn.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing page https://www.libsyn.com/plans-and-pricing/ fetched 2026-06-14 (libsyn.com/pricing returned 404; plans-and-pricing/ path confirmed active) Cross-checked against libsyn.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify (audio + video), YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer, PodRoll ad network, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.
Key features: Upload-based billing model (not download-capped) — audience growth never raises costs; IAB-verified analytics across all paid tiers; PodRoll: earn revenue by promoting other podcasts in your feed; Full-service ad sales team for brand partnership deals; One-click distribution to 20+ platforms including Spotify video.
Plan limits: Basic: 3 hours/month audio upload, video up to 100 GB/month, 5 users; Advanced: 10 hours/month audio upload, video up to 100 GB/month, 5 users; Max: 55 hours/month audio upload, video up to 100 GB/month; All plans: charges based on monthly upload volume, not download count.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Libsyn cost?
Libsyn starts at $8/mo (Budget); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Libsyn?
Cheaper podcast hosting than Libsyn (entry $8/mo) include Buzzsprout at $5/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Libsyn support HIPAA?
Libsyn HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Libsyn have a free plan?
Libsyn free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Libsyn vs alternatives
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Cheaper podcast hosting alternatives
- Buzzsprout from $5/mo