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Should I use Libsyn?

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Depends. Buy if you run a monetized show that needs Libsyn's analytics, ad tools, and video distribution. Skip it if you're a hobbyist or want a modern interface — Buzzsprout, Transistor, or Podbean fit better.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources (G2, Reddit, Trustpilot, Whop, NVD, vendor pages); pricing detail is thin.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityOnly vendor-published praise found
  • Security posture

Pricing

from $19/mo per Whop

Paid plans (6 tiers total)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo

Best for

  • Serious shows monetizing with ads
  • Video podcasters needing Spotify distribution
  • Long-running shows with big archives
  • Creators who value analytics depth

Not for

  • Hobbyists — free hosts like Anchor cover you
  • Anyone who hates clunky dashboards
  • Shows wanting unlimited storage on a budget
  • Defunct shows — don't pay to archive

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Six pricing tiers with storage limits; rivals advertise unlimited — check plan caps first

medium

Transfer and redirect friction reported when leaving; canceling can jeopardize your feed

medium

Publisher Hub WordPress plugin had info-disclosure and XSS CVEs — update or remove it

Pros and cons

Pros

  • One of the oldest, most established podcast hosts
  • Analytics rated far better than free hosts
  • Strong monetization: automatic and programmatic ad insertion
  • Video podcasting with Spotify distribution rolled out
  • Loyal long-term users ('Libsyn is my choice')

Cons

  • Users call the Libsyn 5 interface 'awful'
  • Multiple Reddit threads of users leaving for rivals
  • Pricier than competitors claiming unlimited storage
  • Redirect friction reported when moving shows

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/26/2026 - 10 sources - No platform breaches found; the Libsyn Publisher Hub WordPress plugin has multiple published CVEs.

official x1review x7security x2
  • CVE-2023-25057 — Sensitive Information Exposure, Libsyn Publisher Hub WordPress plugin leaked sensitive information.
  • CVE-2023-45834 — Information Disclosure, Media-related information disclosure in the Libsyn Publisher Hub plugin.
  • CVE-2024-32140 — XSS / input neutralization, Improper input neutralization in the Libsyn Publisher Hub plugin.
  • Reflected XSS in Publisher Hub <= 1.4.4, WordPress plugin vulnerability enabling reflected cross-site scripting.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • from $19/mo per Whop

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Pricier than unlimited-storage rivals
  • Ease of use: 2/5. Libsyn 5 interface widely panned
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Ads, video, monetization, deep analytics
  • Support quality. Only vendor-published praise found
  • Security posture: 3/5. WordPress plugin CVEs; core platform clean
  • 4+/5 G2 rating 26 reviews on G2
  • $19/mo Starting price per Whop review; 6 tiers total
  • No Free tier paid-only; competes against free hosts

Pricing

Paid plans (6 tiers total)

from $19/mo per Whop

  • Storage caps vary by tier
  • Verify current tiers on Libsyn pricing page

Security

No platform breaches found; the Libsyn Publisher Hub WordPress plugin has multiple published CVEs.

  • CVE-2023-25057 — Sensitive Information ExposureLibsyn Publisher Hub WordPress plugin leaked sensitive information.⁹
  • CVE-2023-45834 — Information DisclosureMedia-related information disclosure in the Libsyn Publisher Hub plugin.
  • CVE-2024-32140 — XSS / input neutralizationImproper input neutralization in the Libsyn Publisher Hub plugin.
  • Reflected XSS in Publisher Hub <= 1.4.4WordPress plugin vulnerability enabling reflected cross-site scripting.

What users say

A veteran host praised for analytics and reliability but criticized for a clunky Libsyn 5 interface and pricing that pushes users toward rivals.

“Libsyn 5 is an awful interface”
Reddit, r/podcasting
Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources (G2, Reddit, Trustpilot, Whop, NVD, vendor pages); pricing detail is thin.

OG podcast host: great analytics and monetization, dated UI, tiered pricing — newer rivals undercut it.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources (G2, Reddit, Trustpilot, Whop, NVD, vendor pages); pricing detail is thin.

Sources

  1. Libsyn Reviews — G2g2.com
    review
  2. Libsyn Podcast Hosting Reviews — Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  3. Libsyn review — Whopwhop.com
    review
  4. Libsyn Pricing 2026 — G2g2.com
    review
  5. Plans & Pricing — Libsynlibsyn.com
    official
  6. Libsyn vs. Buzzsprout — Paige Bruntonpaigebrunton.com
    review
  7. Podbean vs Libsyn — Podbeanpodbean.com
    review
  8. Leaving Libsyn — Reddit r/podcastingreddit.com
    review
  9. CVE-2023-25057 — NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  10. Libsyn Publisher Hub vulnerabilities — WPScanwpscan.com
    security

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