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Best website builders for a podcast in 2026

Podpage ($12 per month) and Buzzsprout ($15 per month when billed annually) are dedicated podcast platforms, while Carrd ($9 / year) offers low-cost site plans and Heya ($0 Free, or from $3 a month, on Pro Lite) builds one-page and small sites. General builders Wix ($17 per month billed yearly) and Squarespace ($19 per month) add full stores and blogs. This page compares all 6 options.

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The short answer

Podcast website builders compared side by side

Here is how the 6 builders compare on free plans, starting prices, custom domains, and episode or embed tools.

Builder Free plan or trial Cheapest paid plan Custom domain Podcast episodes and embeds Blog and merch store
Podpage 14-day free trial $12/month (Basic) Included on Basic, Pro, Elite Unlimited episode imports; syncs every 30 mins to 4 hours Blog and merch storefront on Pro ($19/mo) and Elite ($39/mo)
Buzzsprout Start for free, no card $15/month billed annually Not stated Podcast RSS feed, Custom Embed Players, 72 to 180 upload hrs/yr Not stated
Squarespace 14-day free trial $19/month (Basic) Free custom domain on Basic Not stated Blogs with paywalls, online store, and memberships included
Wix $0 Free plan $17/month (Light, paid yearly) On Premium plans; 1 yr free domain Not stated Blogging tools on site; eCommerce from Core ($29/mo, paid yearly)
Carrd Free Basic; 7-day Pro trial $9/year (Pro Lite) From Pro Standard ($19/year) Custom code embeds on Pro Standard ($19/year) and Pro Plus No blog stated; Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad embeds from $19/year
Heya $0 Free plan (up to 3 sites) $3/mo (Pro Lite) Included on Pro Standard ($6/mo, 1 per account) Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, and Calendly embeds Link to your blog or store

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Not stated means the feature was not mentioned in the product facts we checked on October 28, 2026.

Detailed breakdown of each podcast website builder

Podpage

14-day trial; from $12/month

Podpage has a 14-day free trial without a credit card. Basic is $12 per month, includes custom domain support, and syncs unlimited episodes every 4 hours. Pro ($19 per month, or $228 per year) and Elite ($39 per month) add faster syncing, voicemails, guest forms, and a merch storefront.

Better at
Built specifically for podcasts with automatic episode syncing, listener voicemails, and guest profile pages.
Watch out
No permanent free plan, and blogs or contact forms require the $19/month Pro plan.

Buzzsprout

Free start; from $15/month billed annually

Buzzsprout lets you start for free with no credit card. Billed annually, paid plans start at $15 per month for Audio and $25 per month for Audio + Video, which publishes 1080p video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Premium features include a Podcast Website, Custom Embed Players, and High-Quality Transcripts.

Better at
Hosts your actual podcast audio and video files alongside a bundled Podcast Website.
Watch out
Paid tiers cap upload hours at 72 or 180 hours per year depending on the plan.

Squarespace

14-day trial; from $19/month

Squarespace offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card. Plans start at $19 per month on Basic (which includes a free custom domain) and $29 per month on Core, with unlimited bandwidth on all plans and built-in SEO. You can run paywalled blogs, sell memberships, and book appointments with Acuity Scheduling.

Better at
Full CMS for paywalled blogs, memberships, ecommerce, and Acuity Scheduling in one platform.
Watch out
Starts at $19 per month with no permanent free plan once the 14-day trial ends.

Wix

Free; paid from $17/month (billed yearly)

Wix has a $0 Free plan with over 2000 templates. Yearly plans start at $17 per month for Light and $29 per month for Core, including a 1-year free domain voucher. You get AI-assisted blogging, ticketed event management, online courses, scheduling, and a built-in CRM.

Better at
Good for podcasters who also sell live event tickets, courses, or memberships from one dashboard.
Watch out
Free sites keep Wix branding and a Wix domain; eCommerce requires the $29/month (billed yearly) Core plan.

Carrd

Free; paid from $9/year

Carrd has a free Basic experience and a 7-day free Pro trial. Pro Lite is $9 per year, Pro Standard is $19 per year, and Pro Plus is $49 per year. You need Pro Standard or Pro Plus for custom domains, custom code embeds, signup forms, and third-party widgets.

Better at
Low-cost custom domains and email signup forms at $19 per year for up to 10 sites.
Watch out
The $9 / year Pro Lite plan does not include custom domains, and you need the $19 / year Pro Standard plan or $49 / year Pro Plus plan for custom domains, forms, and custom code embeds.

Heya

Free; Pro Lite $3/mo; Pro Standard $6/mo

Ours is a no-code builder for one-page and small sites with 68 templates. You can embed Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, and Calendly, and edit the whole site on a phone. Heya Free is $0 for up to 3 sites, Pro Lite is $3 a month, and Pro Standard is $6 a month (up to 5 sites, up to 20 pages per site, no badge, and 1 custom domain per account).

Better at
Free Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Calendly embeds plus up to 5 pages per free site.
Watch out
A custom domain requires Pro Standard ($6/mo, connecting a domain you own), and the Free plan adds a small badge and caps sites at 5 pages.

What a podcast website actually needs

Most listeners just want a fast way to play your latest episode and subscribe in their favorite app. On Heya, our embed block supports Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Vimeo, plus Calendly for scheduling guests. You can also connect 29 networks in a socials block and add up to 50 directory or sponsor links in a links block.

If you don't want to paste new episodes by hand, Podpage imports and syncs unlimited episodes every 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on your plan. And if you need media hosting too, Buzzsprout gives you a Podcast RSS Feed, Custom Embed Players, and up to 72 or 180 upload hours per year.

When a dedicated platform or full CMS is worth paying for

A basic landing page isn't enough if your show needs automated episode archives, guest workflows, or listener revenue. Podpage's Pro ($19 per month) and Elite ($39 per month) plans give you a guest intake form, guest profile pages, listener voicemails, website comments, a blog, and a merch storefront. Elite ($39 per month) also writes AI companion blog posts and newsletters.

To sell recurring memberships or put bonus posts behind a paywall, Squarespace ($19 to $99 per month) handles paywalled blogs, memberships, and an online store. Wix ($17 to $159 per month billed yearly) adds event management for live show tickets and RSVPs, along with online courses.

Free vs paid podcast websites: what you give up at $0

You can start on Buzzsprout, Wix, and Heya for $0 with no credit card (and Carrd has a free Basic experience), whereas Podpage and Squarespace only give you 14-day free trials. Free sites on Wix and Heya use a platform subdomain (like yourname.heya.bio on Heya) and keep the builder's branding.

On Heya, Pro Lite is $3 a month to drop the badge and get up to 20 pages per site, while Pro Standard is $6 a month for up to 5 sites and 1 custom domain per account. Carrd Pro Lite is $9 / year for unbranded .crd.co URLs, and Carrd Pro Standard ($19 / year) adds custom domains, forms, and embeds. Custom domains start at $12 per month on Podpage, $17 per month (paid yearly) on Wix, and $19 per month on Squarespace.

How to set up a podcast website on Heya with Spotify and YouTube embeds

You can start building on Heya right in your browser on a phone or computer without an account. Pick from 68 templates or start from a blank page, and drop in an embed block for a Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, or Vimeo player. Add up to 6 buttons or 50 links for Apple Podcasts and other directories, plus a Calendly embed so guests can book recording slots.

From there, pick from 42 fonts, 14 theme presets, and a 5-color palette, then set your site name, description, tab icon, and 1200x630 share image. Sign in with Google to publish at yourname.heya.bio for $0, or connect a custom domain on Pro Standard for $6 a month.

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How we checked

We compared these six platforms using verified product specifications and pricing checked on October 28, 2026, focusing on episode embeds, audio hosting, custom domains, and publishing limits. Where a product specification was not available in our checked facts, we marked it as Not stated rather than guessing. The facts come from buzzsprout.com/pricing, carrd.co/docs/pro/plans, carrd.co/pro, podpage.com/pricing, squarespace.com/pricing, squarespace.com/websites, wix.com/plans, wix.com, heya.page/pricing, heya.page/docs.

Plans change often. If a number here is out of date, email hello@heya.page and we'll fix it.

FAQ

Can I build a podcast website for free?

Yes, Heya, Wix, and Buzzsprout all let you start for free without a credit card, and Carrd offers a free Basic experience. Heya Free is $0 with no time limit for up to 3 sites (up to 5 pages each) at yourname.heya.bio, with Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud embeds included. Podpage and Squarespace only offer 14-day free trials.

Which builder is best if I just want to embed Spotify and YouTube episodes?

Our builder, Heya, is a good fit if you just want to embed episodes. Both the $0 Free plan and the $3 a month Pro Lite plan include an embed block for Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Vimeo, plus 68 templates. If you need a custom domain right now, Carrd Pro Standard is $19 per year and supports custom code embeds.

Does Heya host my podcast RSS feed or audio files?

Heya is a no-code website builder for one-page and small sites, and its embed block supports Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and Vimeo. If you need a Podcast RSS Feed and an Audio plan that allows uploading up to 72 hours per year with unlimited episodes, Buzzsprout's Audio plan costs $15 per month when billed annually.

How much does it cost to use a custom domain for a podcast website?

Carrd Pro Standard is the cheapest here at $19 / year. Heya Pro Standard is next at $6 a month, which includes 1 custom domain per account (up to 5 sites). Custom domain support starts at $12 per month on Podpage Basic, $17 per month (paid yearly) on Wix Premium plans, and $19 per month on Squarespace Basic.

How can podcast guests book recording times on my website?

On Heya, you can embed a Calendly scheduling page on any plan, including the $0 Free plan. Podpage has a built-in guest intake form and guest profile pages on Pro ($19 per month) and Elite ($39 per month). Squarespace uses Acuity Scheduling for booking, and Wix has its own online scheduling tools.

What is the difference between Podpage and Buzzsprout?

Buzzsprout hosts your media files and includes a Podcast Website, while Podpage is a dedicated website builder. Buzzsprout's paid plans ($15 per month, $25 per month, or starting at $30 per month when billed annually) include a Podcast RSS Feed and Custom Embed Players. Podpage ($12 to $39 per month) imports unlimited episodes, and its $19 per month Pro and $39 per month Elite plans add voicemails, a blog, and a merch storefront.

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