Transistor — Overview & Pricing

Transistor is operated by Transistor.fm, LLC, headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States and founded in 2018. This guide explains who runs Transistor, how its current tiers are structured, which features matter most when comparing the brand to peers in the dev tools space, and what questions buyers ask before subscribing. The pricing widget and live deal links on this page point you to the current published prices for your country.

Quick facts about Transistor

• Brand: Transistor
• Operator: Transistor.fm, LLC
• Headquarters: Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
• Founded: 2018
• Public-market status: Privately held (founder-bootstrapped)
• Primary market: Global (English-first)
• Currency: USD
• 2025-2026 differentiator: For 2025-2026, Transistor's differentiator is the unlimited-shows-per-account policy combined with private-podcast support and transparent flat-tier pricing — positioned against Buzzsprout, Captivate and Libsyn on the indie / multi-show podcast-hosting shelf.

What is Transistor?

Transistor is run by Transistor.fm, LLC from Hudson, Wisconsin, United States and has operated since 2018. The product sits in the dev tools segment with the tier ladder summarised below. Features and availability differ by country and tier; the canonical reference for what is unlocked in your region is the in-app or vendor-site experience for Transistor.

Who operates Transistor?

Legal entity and parent

Transistor is published by Transistor.fm, LLC. Privately held (founder-bootstrapped). The brand has operated since 2018, with Hudson, Wisconsin, United States as the primary base. Corporate filings, investor disclosures and the operator's About page are the authoritative source for the latest ownership structure if you are evaluating the brand for procurement, partnership or compliance reasons.

Jurisdiction and reach

Transistor primarily serves customers in Global (English-first). That footprint determines which consumer-protection, data-protection and sector regulations apply — for European markets that means GDPR plus national rules, for other jurisdictions the equivalent local framework. The operator's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are the canonical source for legal detail.

Why choose Transistor

Feature breadth

Transistor ships the following capabilities at the time of writing:

• Podcast hosting with unlimited shows on every plan
• Distribution to Apple Podcasts and the major podcast directories
• Built-in analytics with IAB-certified download metrics
• Private podcasts and team accounts on Professional and above
• Dynamic content insertion and audio replacement
• REST API and Zapier integration for automation

Plan structure and value

The current tier ladder is summarised in the pricing table below. Transistor's tiers are priced in USD and typically scale from an entry-level or essentials tier to higher tiers that unlock more features, more concurrent users or premium add-ons. Annual commitments — where the operator offers them — usually deliver a meaningful saving versus month-to-month billing. Use the live widget on this page to confirm the current price in your country.

2025-2026 differentiator

For 2025-2026, Transistor's differentiator is the unlimited-shows-per-account policy combined with private-podcast support and transparent flat-tier pricing — positioned against Buzzsprout, Captivate and Libsyn on the indie / multi-show podcast-hosting shelf.

Transistor pricing in 2026

The current advertised tier ladder for Transistor is:

Promotional pricing, regional taxes (VAT/GST), partner bundles and seasonal codes can move the headline number. Use Subger's tracking tools below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Transistor apps and platform support

Developer workflow and infrastructure

Scope and depth

Transistor's offering in Global (English-first) is anchored on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator. Depth of catalogue, network coverage, library or feature breadth depends on the tier you choose and on regional licensing or regulatory constraints. The in-app or vendor-site experience in your country is the canonical source.

Localisation and regional rights

Availability of specific titles, channels, products, destinations or features varies because of underlying licensing, carrier or regulatory agreements. Check the Transistor country-selector or local site before subscribing to confirm what is unlocked in your market.

Quality and tier ladder

Quality scales with tier. The platform-support table above documents which surfaces are supported; higher tiers typically unlock the best fidelity, the most concurrent users, the broadest features or the lowest per-user cost. Pick the tier that matches your usage rather than defaulting to the entry plan.

Who Transistor fits best

• Buyers in Global (English-first) who want the named features above
• Households or teams sharing a single subscription on the family or business tier
• Mobile-first users who rely on Transistor's app for daily access
• Buyers attracted to the 2025-2026 differentiator described above
• Customers switching from a more expensive alternative to a like-for-like cheaper plan

Frequently asked questions about Transistor

Who operates Transistor and where are they based?

Transistor is operated by Transistor.fm, LLC, headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States. Privately held (founder-bootstrapped).

When was Transistor launched?

Transistor has operated since 2018. The operator's company pages and press history document the brand's milestones.

How much does Transistor cost?

The current tier ladder is summarised in the pricing table above. Live prices in your country and currency are mirrored in the pricing widget on this page; promotional pricing may move the headline number.

Is there a free tier or free trial?

Transistor's entry options are documented in the pricing table above. Track active offers on Subger's Transistor deals page.

How do I cancel Transistor?

Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in their Transistor account settings; users billed via Apple, Google, Amazon, Roku or a partner channel cancel inside that store's subscription manager. Subger's Transistor cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.

How does Transistor compare on price?

Use Subger's true price tracker to compare the renewal price against the introductory teaser and against alternatives in Global (English-first). Annual prepay and household sharing usually deliver the biggest savings.

Where is Transistor available?

Transistor primarily serves customers in Global (English-first). Specific products, titles or destinations may have additional licensing or regulatory restrictions; the in-app or local-site experience is the canonical source for what is unlocked in your country.

What devices or surfaces does Transistor support?

See the platform-support table above. In short: native mobile apps on iOS and Android plus the category-specific surfaces typical for dev tools services. Concurrent-device or seat limits scale with the subscription tier.

What's new with Transistor in 2025-2026?

For 2025-2026, Transistor's differentiator is the unlimited-shows-per-account policy combined with private-podcast support and transparent flat-tier pricing — positioned against Buzzsprout, Captivate and Libsyn on the indie / multi-show podcast-hosting shelf.

Are there deals or promo codes available?

Subger tracks active Transistor deals and promo codes on the Transistor deals page and the Transistor promo codes page. Annual prepay and household / business sharing usually beat any seasonal code.

Get started with Transistor

To subscribe, visit the Transistor site and pick the tier from the table above that fits your household or business. Annual prepay and family or team tiers normally deliver the lowest cost per user. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Related Subger guides for Transistor

• Transistor cancel guide
• Transistor deals and discounts
• Transistor promo codes
• Transistor true price tracker
• Category hub