Castos
Hostcomplex score
4.5/10Castos is a podcast-hosting company that sells a platform for hosting and distributing public and private podcasts. It also offers podcast production services and a WordPress plugin for publishing and managing shows.
Castos plans compared
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4.5/10
- Podcasts
- Unlimited
- Downloads
- Unlimited
- Price
- $19.00/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Castos |
|---|---|
| GDPR | Yes |
| Podcasts (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Billing | Maandelijks, Jaarlijks |
| Support | |
| Podcast website | Yes |
| YouTube publishing | Yes |
| AI tools | No |
| Chapters | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Free plan | No |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Switching (RSS import) | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Distribution to platforms | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts |
| Embeddable player | Yes |
| Team members (entry plan) | 1 gebruikers |
| Upload limit (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Own domain | Yes |
| Data location / EU hosting | Verenigde Staten |
| IAB-certified stats | No |
| Pricing model | Abonnement |
| Video podcasts | Yes |
| Ad marketplace | Yes |
| Paid subscriptions | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes |
| Listener support (donations) | Yes |
| Downloads included (entry plan) | Unlimited |
About Castos
Castos, Inc. was founded in 2017 by Craig Hewitt. It grew from Hewitt’s acquisition of the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin into a hosting platform for WordPress users and podcasters using other publishing setups. The company describes its team as fully remote.
Castos lists Wilmington, United States, as its contact address; a separate operating headquarters has not been confirmed. The company is known for podcast hosting and distribution, analytics, and its integration with WordPress through Seriously Simple Podcasting.
Castos products
Podcast hosting platform
The platform is for creators who need to host and distribute episodes. It supports public and private podcasts, podcast analytics and monetisation features. Castos lists tools such as a podcast website, an embeddable player, transcripts, chapters, video podcast support and distribution to platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. The plans in our comparison also list RSS importing, dynamic ad insertion and options for paid or private content.
Podcast production services
Castos Productions offers a done-for-you service covering podcast editing, marketing and publishing. It is aimed at creators who want help with production tasks as well as hosting.
Seriously Simple Podcasting for WordPress
This plugin lets WordPress users publish and manage podcasts, and it can connect to Castos hosting. It is relevant if your show is built around a WordPress website and you want podcast tools within that setup.
Servers and support
Castos lists the United States as the data location in our comparison, but specific server or data-centre locations have not been confirmed. The company offers support through a contact form and email, and says urgent issues can be emailed. Published support hours were not found.
Who Castos suits
Castos is a fit to consider if you need podcast hosting, distribution and audience tools, especially if you publish through WordPress or want private podcasting and production services. Look elsewhere if you need general-purpose web hosting, or if choosing a podcast host depends on confirmed server locations or published support hours.
Read our full Castos review for our assessment, or compare podcast providers on our podcast hosting page.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castos based?
Castos lists Wilmington, United States, as its contact address. A separate operating headquarters has not been confirmed.
What does Castos sell?
Castos offers podcast hosting and distribution, podcast production services through Castos Productions, and the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress.
Does Castos offer private podcast hosting?
Yes. Castos offers hosting for private as well as public podcasts.
What billing and cancellation terms does Castos list?
Our comparison lists monthly and annual billing. Castos’s terms say subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; customers can cancel through account management.
