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Castos
Effortless Podcast Hosting
4.6
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Castos Reviews & Product Details

Castos Overview
What is Castos?

Castos offers unlimited storage and bandwidth and helps users manage all their episodes on a WordPress site using the SeriouslySimple Podcasting plugin. Additionally, the platform lets users republish podcasts on YouTube to help generate more listeners. It also automatically transcribes your podcast to improve accessibility and SEO performance. Data can also be analyzed in a simple, easy-to-understand dashboard.

Company Castos
Year founded 2015
Company size 11-50 employees
Headquarters Remote
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Castos Product Details
Capabilities
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Segment
Small Business
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Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile iPhone
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Castos Pros and Cons
Pros
  • • All plans offer unlimited storage and bandwidth.
  • • Automatically republish podcast episodes on YouTube.
  • • Easily integrate with the popular Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin.
  • • Offer secure, restricted-access podcasts.
Cons
  • • Castos does not offer a free plan for podcast hosting.
  • • Analytics may be less comprehensive than some competitors.
  • • Fewer built-in monetization options compared to other platforms.
Castos Features
Ad Insertion
Analytics Dashboard
Audience Insights
Audio Editing Tools
Automated Publishing
Collaborative Team Management
Content Backup
Custom Domain Support
Customizable Podcast Player
Distribution to Podcast Directories
Download Statistics
Embedded Player
Episode Chapters
Episode Scheduling
Episode Transcription
Listener Engagement Tools
Listener Feedback
Live Streaming
Mobile App Support
Monetization Options
Multilingual Support
Multiple Hosts
Private Podcasts
RSS Feed Generation
SEO Optimization
Social Media Sharing
Sponsor Marketplace
Subscription Management
Unlimited Storage
Website Integration
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Last updated: July 04, 2024
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30 Castos Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 08, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Daniel E.
Founder
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"Very easy and quick!"
What do you like best about Castos?

I'm really enjoying castos at the moment, I love that you can have multiple podcasts and it's easy to share, however I do with it had automatic sharing of podcasts for Apple and Google because there was a slight learning curve for adding the podcast to those platforms and now I have loads of random accounts. Also it's very easy to monetise!

What do you dislike about Castos?

I wish it was slightly easier up get podcasts on every platform, possible like a 'single click' thing. It's not the end of the world but it is somewhat of a pain having so many accounts for other platforms.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

It makes uploading podcasts to platforms very easy so it solves that problem and it gives me an RSS feed. The feature like having multiple podcasts in one place is good

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 01, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Edward E.
Chief Executive Officer
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"Best podcast hosting platform"
What do you like best about Castos?

How fast and friendly it is when you upload your podcasts on podcasts platforms

What do you dislike about Castos?

None so for i have nearly two month using it.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

By Reaching my audience at a time

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 09, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Jaclyn L.
Author And Freelance Writer
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"Easy to use and LOTS of support."
What do you like best about Castos?

I appreciated being coached through every phase of the process, and left the experience feeling fully equipped not only to start and manage my podcast professionally, but to link it to my other digital properties for a seamless user and promotional experience.

What do you dislike about Castos?

There is very little I didn't like about the process. At first it was a little confusing and it took a little while to get it set up and connected with my website.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I had no idea how to start or manage a podcast but I knew I had a great idea and was a niche in the market. With just a little time invested, and with the support of the Castos coaching, I sucessfully launched my podcast. I've received great feedback already and traffic is up on my website.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 28, 2022
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Arman S.
Executive Director
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"Great affordable podcast solution"
What do you like best about Castos?

Not provided

What do you dislike about Castos?

Not provided

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 07, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AM
Alexandra M.
Founder
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"Easy to use platform for a reasonable price"
What do you like best about Castos?

I like how easy Castos is to use and get started. I had my podcast up and running in an afternoon. Their technical documentation makes it simple to get your show onto many different platforms, and you can even use Castos to host a basic podcast website. They also offer a quick copy for embed code to share your podcast on your own website.

What do you dislike about Castos?

The main weakness of Castos seems to be its analytics. Nearly all my listens come from generic web browsers, but my website analytics show that not many people are listening directly from the website, so I'm not sure where those listens are occurring. Additionally, you can't see how many unique listeners (e.g. repeat downloaders) vs new listeners you're getting, and you can't track listeners through episodes. A friend using BuzzSprout gets these kinds of data so I know it's possible from a podcast host.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've got my podcast up and running, and can easily release my weekly episodes without much difficulty. I also enjoy the resources shared by Castos in their newsletter and blog.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
May 05, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.0
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Manuel R.
Administrador
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"Es una manera fácil de crear podcast y no preocuparse del espacio o cantidad de podcast creados."
What do you like best about Castos?

Crear la Web de manera sencilla y permite usarlo como tu podcast.

What do you dislike about Castos?

Desearía que tuvieran traducido al Español la Web por lo menos. Así es más sencillo para los oyentes. También tener una app propia del podcastos sería ideal para mis clientes.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

No tener una radio online al ser má sencillo el sistema podcast y poder escuchar la programación cunado uno quiera.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.0
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Todd S.
Strategic Advisor
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"Setup was smooth and their videos were helpful."
What do you like best about Castos?

I liked the guidance in setting up my podcast online with Castos. They did an excellent job in making sure setup was completed accurately.

What do you dislike about Castos?

There was nothing to dislike about Castos.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

A place to host my podcasts and disburse to several major players like Spotify.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 16, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.0
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Marisa C.
Editora
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"El mejor soporte técnico"
What do you like best about Castos?

Destacaría de Castos sobretodo el soporte técnico. Las persona que se encarga del soporte además habla español y esto siempre es muy útil. También destacaría los tutoriales para la distribución de los podcast en plataformas y lo sencilla y amigable que es la página y el proceso de publicación.

What do you dislike about Castos?

Nada reseñalble. En general no hay nada que no me guste.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Sobre toda la sencillez de publicar podcast y distribuirlos por tu cuenta.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 04, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.0
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Jaír A.
Solopreneur
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"Tiene lo necesario para montar un podcast privado"
What do you like best about Castos?

La velocidad de sincronización entre el plugin serious simply podcasting y el hosting web. También el panel de control en la web es muy cómodo y dice lo necesario.

What do you dislike about Castos?

Pocas integraciones con otros servicios. También agradecería un reproductor de podcasts web en vez de tener que descargar la aplicación para escuchar los episodios.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Montar un podcast privado que se pueda escuchar en otros podcatchers y que cuente con una automatización para dar de alta o de baja a los miembros de una membresía en wordpress.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 08, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
3.5
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Thomas H.
Producer/Owner
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"It’s fine. Never had any issues with downtime."
What do you like best about Castos?

It seems pretty reliable. I've never had any complaints from listeners.

What do you dislike about Castos?

I set it up a few years ago, but at the time organizing the order of episodes was difficult.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I needed a means to deliver an audio book to listeners, but I wanted it to be completely free to them. This allowed me to do that.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 08, 2022
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Love Castos! Affordable, expandable, reliable customer support."
What do you like best about Castos?

The price is excellent. Plug-in interaction is fantastic. Fast customer support. I can have several podcasts for one price. Wonderfull YouTube tutorials.

What do you dislike about Castos?

I have a few setup issues, but I am pretty sure it is my bad! I currently have a support ticket submitted and feel sure all will be resolved soon.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Castos, I get a hosting solution, a word press plugin, excellent customer support, and I can have several podcast series under one parent podcast.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 10, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great Podcast Hosting"
What do you like best about Castos?

Simple and easy to use interface, clean design

What do you dislike about Castos?

Not much really. Everything is quite straightforward.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Podcast hosting for my up and coming podcast

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 04, 2022
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Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Top and Best Podcast Solution!"
What do you like best about Castos?

Castos is the easiest and less complicated tool in the market. Without clutter, you can go ahead and make your mark as a podcaster using Castos!

What do you dislike about Castos?

Nothing much I dislike, but they should work on enhancing community-building features.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am achieving the fastest way to get started publishing podcasts. Time is the most valuable thing, and Castos's user experience they have built keeps this at the top of all.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 23, 2022
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Overall Rating:
4.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great for WordPress websites"
What do you like best about Castos?

The easy to use integration with our WordPress website

What do you dislike about Castos?

The added set-up service and the support are lacking. I had no smooth transition, but it seems the support team is improving their game.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy way of premium podcast hosting

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 23, 2021
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Overall Rating:
3.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Good, but needs some work on some minor issues"
What do you like best about Castos?

Very simple to use, very straightforward. It lets you get the job done quickly and easily. Not having to pay multiple times for multiple podcasts is a huge plus!

What do you dislike about Castos?

Some minor bugs on the backend and analytics.. eg. Analytics will group together video and audio podcast versions if they are identically named.

What problems is Castos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy and quick to use. Does the job effectively.

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