Castopod
A modern podcast platform with RSS distribution to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, analytics and a federated social network.
What is Castopod?
Castopod is a free, open-source podcast hosting platform, described as a hosting platform built for podcasters who want to engage with their audience, with distribution to multiple platforms and detailed analytics.
What is Castopod for?
- A podcast automatically distributed to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Deezer.
- Promoting the podcast with video clips and audio snippets for social media.
- A project that needs analytics compliant with the industry's IABv2 standard.
Main benefits of Castopod
RSS distribution to multiple platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer).
Social media promotion tools with video and audio clips.
Built-in analytics compliant with the industry's IABv2 standard.
Privacy-respecting: anonymized data, compatible with GDPR, CCPA and LGPD.
Who should use Castopod?
Podcasters wanting a modern platform with serious analytics and social media promotion tools, plus standard distribution.
Is Castopod the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want to distribute your podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Deezer automatically.
- You need serious analytics compliant with the industry standard (IABv2).
- You're interested in creating video and audio clips to promote on social media.
It might not be for you if…
- You only need to publish a simple podcast with no advanced analytics (consider Podcast Generator).
- You'd prefer a lighter install.
How to install Castopod on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Castopod
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel. Given its size, check available storage.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install Castopod on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Castopod.
Install Castopod today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Castopod project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Castopod
Does Castopod automatically distribute to Spotify and Apple Podcasts?
Yes, via RSS it distributes the podcast to multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Deezer.
Is Castopod GDPR compliant?
Yes, according to its documentation it respects privacy with anonymized data and is compatible with GDPR, CCPA and LGPD.
Launch your project with Castopod today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.