# Best podcast hosting for private podcasts

Buzzsprout ranks first because it supports private podcasts, has number of podcasts: 1; higher values score more (0.55/3 points), supports iab-certified analytics, and supports advanced analytics. 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 private podcasts.
- Buzzsprout has number of podcasts: 1; higher values score more (0.55/3 points).
- Buzzsprout supports iab-certified analytics.
- Buzzsprout supports advanced analytics.

Score: 12.55/15. Verified criteria: 4/4.

### 2. Podbean

Podbean ranks 2nd because:

- Podbean supports private podcasts.
- Podbean has number of podcasts: 1; higher values score more (0.55/3 points).
- Podbean supports iab-certified analytics.
- Podbean supports advanced analytics.

Score: 12.55/15. Verified criteria: 4/4.

### 3. Blubrry

Blubrry ranks 3rd because:

- Blubrry supports private podcasts.
- Blubrry supports iab-certified analytics.
- Blubrry supports advanced analytics.

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

### 4. Castos

Castos ranks 4th because:

- Castos supports private podcasts.
- Castos has number of podcasts: -1; higher values score more (0/3 points).
- Castos supports advanced analytics.

Score: 9/15. Verified criteria: 3/4.

### 5. Transistor

Transistor ranks 5th because:

- Transistor supports private podcasts.
- Transistor has number of podcasts: -1; higher values score more (0/3 points).
- Transistor supports advanced analytics.

Score: 9/15. Verified criteria: 3/4.

## Criteria comparison

| Criterion | Weight | Buzzsprout | Podbean | Blubrry | Castos | Transistor |
| --- | ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private podcasts | 6 | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) | Yes (+6) |
| Number of podcasts | 3 | 1 (+0.55) | 1 (+0.55) | Not confirmed | -1 | -1 |
| IAB-certified analytics | 3 | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Advanced analytics | 3 | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) | Yes (+3) |