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What it is

Audioboom is a web service for podcast hosting, distribution, monetization, and production, made by a company headquartered in London. Creators can upload and schedule episodes for publication on their podcast page, RSS feed, and distributed platforms. Submission tools cover Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeart, Spotify, and TuneIn. Uploads can reach 1 GB and 10 hours, with MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, OGG, and M4A supported. Audioboom re-encodes audio to 48 kHz constant 128 kbps MP3 and normalizes loudness. Analytics include listens, estimated listeners, comparisons, CSV export, episode, location, device, platform, and demographic data. Paid plans provide Showcase advertising access, while Pros adds live reads and host endorsements. Private podcasts use secret RSS URLs or members-only embeds, but files have no DRM. There is no free plan; listed account prices start at $4.99 per month for Archive.

Spec sheet

Product
Audioboom provides podcast hosting, distribution, monetization, and production services for podcasters, advertisers, and brands.Read 7 Oct 2026 · audioboom.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Analytics
Its analytics include listens, estimated listeners, comparisons, CSV export, top episodes, countries and cities, devices, platforms, and some demographic data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Analytics level
advancedRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Audio limits
Episode uploads are limited to 1 GB and 10 hours, with support for MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, OGG, and M4A.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Audio processing
Audioboom re-encodes uploaded audio as 48 kHz, constant 128 kbps MP3 and normalizes loudness to -16 LUFS and -1 dB true peak.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Directory distribution
major directoriesRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Distribution
Audioboom provides podcast submission tools for services including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeart, Spotify, and TuneIn.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Measurement
Audioboom says it measures listens using IAB 2.1, deduplicating by user agent and IP over 24 hours and counting a listen after at least one minute of audio is fetched.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Mobile app status
Audioboom discontinued its iOS and Android discovery and recording app, which became unavailable starting in 2018 and 2019 respectively.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Monetization
Paid plans include access to Showcase, Audioboom’s global advertising marketplace, while Pros also includes premium options such as live reads and host endorsements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Monetization tools
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Private podcast limitation
Private podcasts use a secret RSS URL or members-only embed, but the MP3s have no DRM and recipients can share the feed or files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Private podcasts
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Publishing
Creators can upload and schedule episodes, which publish to their podcast page, RSS feed, and distributed platforms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
RSS feed
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · audioboom.com
Security and privacy
Audioboom states that account-related actions and payment transactions are encrypted, and that Stripe processes subscription card details.Read 7 Oct 2026 · audioboom.com
Social integrations
Creators can connect Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Wordpress so new episode links are shared automatically.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Support and refund
Audioboom directs users to its support forum, and its pricing page says customers can cancel within the first month for a full refund.Read 7 Oct 2026 · audioboom.com
Team access
Contributor, Producer, Admin, and Owner roles provide differing permissions for episodes, distribution, integrations, advertising, revenue, and account administration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com

Plans and prices

Archive Price not published 5,000 listens per month Read 21 Sep 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Standard Price not published 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes per month Read 21 Sep 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Plus Price not published 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes per month Read 21 Sep 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Pros Price not published More than 50,000 downloads per month · Unlimited episodes per month Read 21 Sep 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Archive account $4.99 a month $4.99 per month Up to 5,000 listens per month · Existing content stays online · No new episode uploads while archived Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Standard account $12.99 a month $12.99 per month Up to 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Plus account $24.99 a month $24.99 per month Up to 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Archive account $49 a year $49 per year Up to 5,000 listens per month · Existing content stays online · No new episode uploads while archived Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Standard account $129 a year $129 per year Up to 15,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Plus account $249 a year $249 per year Up to 50,000 listens per month · Unlimited episodes Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com
Pros account Priced on request Get in touch for a quote More than 50,000 downloads per month · Unlimited episodes · Multiple podcast channels with contributor accounts Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.audioboom.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • RSS and major-directory distribution
  • Advanced analytics with CSV export
  • Showcase advertising marketplace
  • Private podcast options
  • Supports multiple team roles

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Private files have no DRM
  • Mobile discovery and recording apps discontinued
  • Episode uploads capped at 1 GB and 10 hours

Who it suits

It suits podcasters, advertisers, and brands needing hosting, directory distribution, analytics, monetization, or private feeds. Team roles support contributor, producer, admin, and owner access.

Verdict

Audioboom combines publishing, distribution, audience measurement, advertising, and private podcast tools in a web service. Plans are paid and organized around monthly listening or download limits, with listed account prices beginning at $4.99 per month.

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