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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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A

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.com

B

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.fm

Pricing, 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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