Auphonic vs Libsyn
Auphonic and Libsyn are both podcast & audio tools. Auphonic is aimed at creators, while Libsyn is aimed at creators and small businesses. Libsyn costs less, from $8/mo versus $13/mo for Auphonic. Only Auphonic has a free plan.
Automatic audio post-production
Veteran podcast host with IAB stats, video and ad monetization
| Pricing | Freemium · $13 | Paid · $8 |
| Starting price | $13/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | AT · 2012 | US · 2004 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Auphonic if
Podcasters and educators wanting consistent audio.
- Excellent automatic audio quality
- Affordable
- Free monthly hours
Look elsewhere if: Detailed manual audio editing.
Choose Libsyn if
Established podcasters and small networks that want proven hosting, IAB stats and access to ad revenue.
- Two decades of reliable hosting and feed stability
- IAB-verified stats that advertisers trust
- Built-in access to a large podcast ad marketplace
Look elsewhere if: Beginners who want a free start or unlimited uploads at a flat price (Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor).
Auphonic vs Libsyn pricing
Auphonic
- Free$02 h/month, Auphonic jingle added, multitrack under 20 min
- Auphonic S$13/mo9 h/month; $11/mo billed yearly (save 20%)
- Auphonic M$30/mo21 h/month; $25/mo billed yearly
- Auphonic L$64/mo45 h/month; $52/mo billed yearly; XL 100 h $136, XXL 250 h $290
- One-time creditsfrom $125 h for $12, never expire; up to 3,000 h for $2,925
Libsyn
- $8 Plan$8/moBare-essentials tier; limits shown at signup
- Basic$12/mo3 hrs audio/month, basic IAB stats, YouTube video
- Advanced$25/mo10 hrs audio/month, advanced IAB stats, Spotify video
- Max$150/mo55 hrs audio/month, social calendar, advanced stats
- ProfessionalCustomDynamic ad insertion, API, network RSS feed
Auphonic · Key features
- Automatic leveling and loudness normalization
- Noise and hum reduction
- Multitrack balancing
- Transcription and chapters
- Publishing to hosts
- API for automation
Cons
- Not an editor
- Less control than manual mixing
- Upload-based workflow
Libsyn · Key features
- Audio and video podcast hosting with RSS feed management
- IAB-certified download statistics on every plan
- One-click distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and 20+ apps
- Video publishing to YouTube and Spotify on higher tiers
- Customizable podcast website and embeddable player
- Automatic podcast ads, PodRoll and host-read ad marketplace
Cons
- Upload-hour limits feel restrictive next to unlimited hosts
- No permanent free plan
- Dashboard is less intuitive than Buzzsprout or Captivate
Auphonic vs Libsyn: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Auphonic or Libsyn?
Libsyn starts at $8/mo and Auphonic at $13/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Auphonic and Libsyn have a free plan?
Auphonic has a free plan. Libsyn has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Auphonic or Libsyn?
Libsyn lists small businesses as a core audience, while Auphonic is aimed more at creators.