Castos vs Zencastr
Side-by-side comparison of Castos and Zencastr.
Podcast hosting with deep WordPress integration
Record studio-quality podcasts remotely, no gear needed
What they are
Castos
Castos is a podcast host built for creators and teams running shows alongside a WordPress site, powered by its free Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. Every plan includes unlimited episodes, unlimited downloads, no storage caps, and private podcasting. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and several requested features like YouTube republishing sit on higher tiers.
Zencastr
Zencastr records each participant's audio and video locally on their own device, then uploads separate high-quality tracks to the cloud, eliminating the internet-connection degradation that plagues other remote recording tools. It is aimed at podcasters and interview-based creators who need clean, separated tracks without shipping microphones to guests. The built-in editing, transcription, and podcast hosting features cover the full production workflow in one place, though power editors will still reach for dedicated DAWs.
if you need podcast hosting. Starts at 19/mo.
if you need transcription and podcast hosting. It has a usable free tier to start with.
- +Local recording delivers clean, separate audio tracks regardless of guest internet quality
- +Free tier covers basic podcast recording for hobbyists and small shows
- +Automatic post-production tools reduce editing time for non-technical hosts
Which to choose
Castos and Zencastr both cover podcast hosting, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.
Read the full reviews for Castos and Zencastr.
Pricing checked 5 Jun 2026.