# Best podcast hosting for beginners

Buzzsprout ranks first because it supports iab-certified analytics, supports advanced analytics, supports dynamic ad insertion, and supports podcast advertising marketplace. It is followed by Podbean and Blubrry.

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

## Ranked products

### 1. Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout ranks 1st because:

- Buzzsprout supports iab-certified analytics.
- Buzzsprout supports advanced analytics.
- Buzzsprout supports dynamic ad insertion.
- Buzzsprout supports podcast advertising marketplace.

Score: 15/15. Verified criteria: 4/4.

### 2. Podbean

Podbean ranks 2nd because:

- Podbean supports iab-certified analytics.
- Podbean supports advanced analytics.
- Podbean supports dynamic ad insertion.
- Podbean supports podcast advertising marketplace.

Score: 15/15. Verified criteria: 4/4.

### 3. Blubrry

Blubrry ranks 3rd because:

- Blubrry supports iab-certified analytics.
- Blubrry supports advanced analytics.
- Blubrry supports dynamic ad insertion.

Score: 12/15. Verified criteria: 3/4.

### 4. Captivate

Captivate ranks 4th because:

- Captivate supports iab-certified analytics.
- Captivate supports dynamic ad insertion.
- Captivate supports podcast advertising marketplace.

Score: 12/15. Verified criteria: 3/4.

## Criteria comparison

| Criterion | Weight | Buzzsprout | Podbean | Blubrry | Captivate |
| --- | ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IAB-certified analytics | 6 | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) |
| Advanced analytics | 3 | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Not confirmed |
| Dynamic ad insertion | 3 | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) |
| Podcast advertising marketplace | 3 | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Not confirmed | Yes (+3) |