PodView vs Transistor
Host on Transistor. Build a better website on PodView.
Transistor is a great podcast host, and you can keep it. Its built-in site builder (and the free freepodcastwebsites.com themes) are fine for a starter page, but PodView gives your Transistor show a richer, more customisable, SEO-strong website — no migration required.
Keep hosting on Transistor
PodView complements Transistor — point it at your existing feed, no migration.
Deeper design & layout control
Transistor's built-in site offers limited templates; PodView gives full theme control.
Built-in podcast SEO & schema
PodView ships podcast-specific structured data the basic builder doesn't.
You control how AI assistants describe & cite your show
PodView lets you steer AI citations; the free builder doesn't.
Voicemail, guests, and email collection built in
Audience-building tools beyond a simple episode list.
Custom domain & SSL
Both support a custom domain with SSL.
Keep hosting on Transistor
PodView complements Transistor — point it at your existing feed, no migration.
Deeper design & layout control
Transistor's built-in site offers limited templates; PodView gives full theme control.
Built-in podcast SEO & schema
PodView ships podcast-specific structured data the basic builder doesn't.
You control how AI assistants describe & cite your show
PodView lets you steer AI citations; the free builder doesn't.
Voicemail, guests, and email collection built in
Audience-building tools beyond a simple episode list.
Custom domain & SSL
Both support a custom domain with SSL.
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of June 2026. Features and pricing on other platforms may change.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use PodView if I host my podcast on Transistor?
Yes — that's the point. Keep hosting on Transistor and point PodView at your RSS feed. PodView becomes your website while Transistor keeps serving your audio. No migration.
Why not just use Transistor's free website builder?
Transistor's built-in site (and freepodcastwebsites.com) are good starter pages, but they're limited on design, SEO, and audience tools. PodView gives your show a richer, SEO-strong site you control.
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