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Spec score 8.5 #17 of 71 in Podcast hosting platforms

What it is

Pinecast is a web-based podcast hosting platform with RSS distribution, monetization tools and private podcasts. It supports submitting shows to apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and Pocket Casts. Analytics offer near-real-time data, adjustable time ranges and detail, chart explanations and CSV downloads. The Tip Jar supports recurring or one-month subscriptions, private premium episodes, subscriber messages and payouts to a bank or debit card. A customizable podcast website can be created without coding, and a WordPress Sync plugin creates posts for podcast episodes. Notifications can go by email, Slack, Discord or webhooks. The free plan is free, with no time limit, and includes 2 shows, 10 episodes and 48MB file sizes. Starter is $10 a month, billed $110 / Year, with unlimited shows, no episode limit, 80MB file sizes plus a bonus, premium analytics, free transcripts and a podcast website. Add-ons are listed separately, including Pro Analytics, Crew and Growth at $10 a month each, and Hi-Fi at $15 a month.

Spec sheet

Product
Pinecast describes itself as a batteries-included podcast hosting platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Audience
Pinecast says it serves people sharing podcasts with friends, companies, or a wider audience, and has a separate offering for organizations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
Paid from
10Read 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
Integrations
Pinecast notifications can be sent by email, Slack, Discord, or webhooks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Security
Pinecast says all its properties use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit and that its infrastructure follows industry best practices for securing sensitive information.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Privacy
Pinecast says payment card data is sent directly from the browser to Stripe and does not pass through Pinecast servers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Support
Pinecast directs users to email support, a message form in the signed-in dashboard, or its help center.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Headquarters
Raleigh, United StatesRead 24 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Founded
2015Read 24 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
AI policy
Pinecast says it does not train AI models on user content and that AI features are opt-in rather than enabled by default.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Analytics
Its analytics provide near-realtime data, adjustable time ranges and granularity, chart explanations, and CSV downloads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Directory distribution
major directoriesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
Distribution
Pinecast supports show submission to podcast apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Pocket Casts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Monetization
The Tip Jar supports recurring or one-month subscriptions, private premium episodes, subscriber messages, and payouts to a bank or debit card.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Monetization tools
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
Podcast websites
Pinecast can create a customizable podcast website with no coding required and SEO included.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Private podcasts
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
RSS feed
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
WordPress
Pinecast offers a WordPress Sync plugin that creates WordPress posts for podcast episodes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · help.pinecast.com

Plans and prices

Free plan Free No time limit 2 shows · 10 episodes · 48MB file sizes Read 20 Sep 2026 · pinecast.com
Starter plan $10 a month $110 / Year Unlimited shows · No episode limit · 80MB file sizes + bonus · Premium analytics · Free transcripts · Podcast website Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Pro Analytics add-on $10 a month $110 / Year Geographic data · Listen growth analytics · Sparklines · More listener insights Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Crew add-on $10 a month $110 / Year Network dashboard · Combined analytics · Configurable collaborator access Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Growth add-on $10 a month $110 / Year Tip jar customization · Directory review monitoring · Listener feedback · More growth options Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Hi-Fi add-on $15 a month $165 / Year 256MB audio files · Extra 256MB buffer every thirty days · RSS feeds update 66% faster Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com
Free plan Price not published Up to two shows · Ten episodes limit · 48MB file sizes · Basic analytics · Tip jar Read 8 Oct 2026 · pinecast.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Submits shows to major podcast apps.
  • Analytics include CSV downloads and adjustable detail.
  • Tip Jar supports subscriptions and private episodes.
  • Customizable podcast website requires no coding.
  • Notifications support email, Slack, Discord and webhooks.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to 2 shows.
  • Free plan allows 10 episodes and 48MB files.
  • Starter is $10 a month.
  • Hi-Fi add-on is $15 a month.

Who it suits

Pinecast suits people publishing podcasts for friends, companies or a wider audience, including organizations. The free plan fits a small catalog, while paid plans and add-ons provide higher limits and additional tools.

Verdict

Pinecast combines podcast hosting, distribution, analytics and monetization tools in a web service. Check the free-plan limits and add-on prices against the features and file sizes you need.

Where Specifiction places it

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