AppBuild vs Podbean
Looking for a Podbean alternative? Podbean is a podcast hosting + monetisation. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Podbean is best for podcasts businesses that want podcast hosting + monetisation (Hosting, distribution, Ads Marketplace, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions integration).
AppBuild is best for podcasts businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Podbean vs AppBuild for podcasts
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Podbean |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Podcast hosting + monetisation |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited Audio $17/mo monthly or $12/mo annual; Unlimited Plus $39/mo ($29 annual); Network $99/mo ($79 annual); Business $129/mo ($99 annual) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (Podbean app); Business plan lists a "Pro Podcast app" upgrade option, price not shown |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Dynamic ad insertion free on some plans, $1 CPM on others; Patron Program fee 5% of patron processing fees (third-party: thepodcasthost.com, not shown on pricing page) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Not stated |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Hosting, distribution, Ads Marketplace, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions integration |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US (global) |
Sources: podbean.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all podcasts providersAppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose Podbean if…
- you want podcast hosting + monetisation.
- you need what it highlights: Hosting, distribution, Ads Marketplace, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions integration.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Podbean: Shared (Podbean app); Business plan lists a "Pro Podcast app" upgrade option, price not shown).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Podbean: Unlimited Audio $17/mo monthly or $12/mo annual; Unlimited Plus $39/mo ($29 annual); Network $99/mo ($79 annual); Business $129/mo ($99 annual)).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Podbean fees: Dynamic ad insertion free on some plans, $1 CPM on others; Patron Program fee 5% of patron processing fees (third-party: thepodcasthost.com, not shown on pricing page)).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Podbean
- Podbean listeners use the Podbean app; AppBuild gives the podcast a branded app with RSS background audio, push notifications and paywalled content.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.