Speaker 1: What's up, Podcaster? It's Ben here from Podcast Pros, here with another podcast hosting review, and today we're talking all about Transistor. Transistor is an awesome podcast hosting solution that's perfect for some people in certain situations, so today we're going to help you find out if it's perfect for you. We're going to break down Transistor based on three primary categories, the first being features, the second being price, and the third being ease of use. And if at any point you decide that you want to try Transistor out for yourself, be sure to use the link in the description box or the pinned comment, and you'll get yourself a free two-week trial for the service. So each category is going to be at a 10 for a total possible score of 30. So let's start off with features. When it comes to Transistor, the biggest feature that stands out in my mind is the fact that you can have unlimited podcasts on one Transistor plan, meaning that you can have more than one show, but you don't have to pay for more than one plan. So if you're planning on experimenting with a few different shows, Transistor automatically is a great possible option. With that being said, though, Transistor does charge based on monthly downloads, and that would be across all shows that are attached to the plan. And their cheapest plan will give you 15,000 monthly downloads. And any show attached to that account will count toward that monthly download number. So keep that in mind. The more shows that you have, the more likely you are that you're going to have to move up to more expensive tiers. They offer an embeddable podcast player, which makes it very easy to embed podcast episodes onto your website. All plans come with a built-in podcast website, and each plan also comes with advanced analytics, even at its cheapest tier. Their starter plan also allows for two show managers, meaning that you and somebody else can both simultaneously manage the show or shows while only paying for one Transistor account. Transistor also gives you the option and capability for private podcasting on their more expensive plans. And this is fantastic for internal podcasts. A lot of businesses are moving this way to communicate with all their employees at once. And there's other various use cases for private podcasting. So Transistor gives you that option if you upgrade to the more expensive plans. And that's massive for some people. They really want that capability to have that private show. All Transistor accounts come with unlimited storage and bandwidth, meaning that you can upload as much as you want per month, and you will only get charged based on the monthly downloads that your shows are experiencing on a monthly basis. Transistor also integrates with MailChimp, ConvertKit, and Drip, which are some of the best email service providers. So this makes it a super easy way to connect with your audience, capture emails, and then nurture that relationship in a different way. So those are all of Transistor's core features. And they may not have as many features as some of the other podcast hosting options out there, but a few of the features that they do have really allows them to stand out. And that would be the unlimited podcasts on one plan, as well as the opportunity to have a private podcast. Those are two features that a lot of people are really looking for and allows Transistor to stand out. And that's the primary reason as to why we scored them pretty highly in the features category, giving them an eight out of 10. Moving on to pricing. So Transistor does have a few different plans based on your unique needs. And like we said earlier, if you use the link in the description box or the pinned comment, you can get yourself a free 14 day trial to try out their service. And obviously we're huge fans of the opportunity to try out the service before you have to commit to paying for it. But with that being said, their cheapest pricing option is substantially higher than most of the other podcast hosts out there. But what you have to keep in mind is that does give you the opportunity to have more than one show with one account. So that has to come into play when you're thinking about paying for this. And that's why it may be expensive for you if you're only going to have one show, but if you're going to have multiple, it may actually be a really good deal. Plus the private podcasting feature is limited to their more expensive plans. So if you want that, you're going to have to pay a premium. So with all that being said, we graded Transistor's pricing a seven out of 10, still a solid score, but we viewed it through the lens of someone hosting one show. If you're just doing that, it is slightly on the higher or more expensive side, especially if you had one show and you want it to be private. But all in all, their plans are still pretty affordable for what you're getting. So they get a seven to 10 for price. So now moving on to ease of use. As we mentioned in the features category, there's not a ton there. They're not throwing a ton of features at you. And with that comes some benefits because the process of using Transistor is very simple and very streamlined. Getting your show up and running, even multiple shows is very easy to do and very user-friendly. And this is one of their core focuses as a business. They want to make it as easy as possible for you to run one show or multiple. And for that reason, Transistor scored an eight out of 10 when it comes to ease of use. So if you're keeping track, Transistor scores a 23 out of a possible 30. So it is a fantastic and easy to use podcast hosting option that may be perfect for you if a few of their unique features meets your needs. As mentioned throughout this video, if you want to give Transistor a try, be sure to use the link in the description box or the pinned comment. You'll get yourself a free two week trial that is an affiliate link. So if you do end up signing up for a paid plan, the channel will earn a small commission for you doing so. And we appreciate the support in advance. After watching this, I want to know your thoughts on Transistor. Are you going to use them to host your show or shows? Let me know in the comment section down below and let me know why or why not. If you want to hear about more podcast hosting options, be sure to watch one of the videos that are about to pop up or click through to our channel and watch our other videos. We'll see you in the next one.