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Indie alternatives to Anchor
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Anchor does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzsprout | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Castopod | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Web |
| Captivate | Paid | – | – | Web |
| Transistor | Paid | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
1. Buzzsprout
Podcast hosting and distribution
Podcast hosting service that publishes episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directories, with stats.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
4. Transistor
Podcast hosting and analytics for shows and companies
A podcast hosting platform for publishing shows, distributing to directories, private podcasts and listener analytics.
Paid · Web · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Anchor?
Yes. 2 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Buzzsprout and Castopod.
Is there an open-source alternative to Anchor?
Castopod is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Anchor?
Yes: Castopod can run on your own server.
What makes these alternatives to Anchor “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Anchor.
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