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RSS.com vs Transistor
Both do 1 of the same audio tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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RSS.com
Start your podcast free with RSS.com! Unlimited episodes, RSS feed, analytics, and tools to grow and monetize your show.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit rss.comB
Transistor
Upload once and distribute your video and audio podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Unlimited shows, detailed analytics, free podcast website, and real human support.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit transistor.fmPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free plan at $0 with no trial or expiration: 1 audio podcast, unlimited episodes, downloads and storage, standard analytics, no team members, no monetization. A credit card is required before uploading a second episode, with no charge.
- B: No free tier listed. The page offers a 14-day free trial.
- Paid plan
- A: Plus $15 per month billed annually ($180); Pro $26 per month billed annually ($312); Max $37 per month billed annually ($444). Annual billing is described as 25% off. Whether monthly billing is offered is not stated. 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.
- B: Billed monthly: Starter $19, Professional $49, Business $99, Enterprise 1 $199. Yearly billing is shown as saving 17%, but yearly prices are not listed. Transcription add-on $5/mo (5 hrs) or $20/mo (20 hrs).
- Signup
- A: Sign-up is required; the free plan is offered via a 'Sign up free' button.
- B: Not stated. Trial buttons link to a signup page.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated. The comparison table lists 'YouTube videos without RSS.com branding' as a feature but does not clearly show which tiers include it.
- B: Not stated. The Business plan removes Transistor branding.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated. The privacy policy page fetched did not show any content describing storage, processing or retention.
- B: Not stated. The privacy page fetched does not say where files are stored or for how long.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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