Podcast hosting

Free to speak,
Free to podcast.
Cancel culture stops here.

Unlimited storage, real-time analytics, network management, and episode scheduling. Built for creators who want reliability without complexity.

Free
Starter plan
Unlimited
Episodes
Real-time
Analytics
IAB 2.0
Compliant

How it works

Three steps to your first episode

1

Upload

Record your episode, drag and drop the file, and fill in your show notes. AI tools help you write metadata in seconds.

2

Distribute

Your RSS feed is generated automatically. Submit once to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and every major directory.

3

Grow

Track downloads, understand your audience, and share episodes across social platforms. Your analytics tell the story.

Dashboard

Your entire network at a glance

See total downloads, storage usage, bandwidth, and your top-performing episodes the moment you log in. No digging through menus.

  • 30-day download trends
  • Storage & bandwidth at a glance
  • Top episodes & recent activity
Learn about all features
Dropwave Dashboard — download trends, storage usage, and top episodes
Dropwave Analytics — IAB 2.0 compliant download data with geographic breakdown

Analytics

Data that actually helps

IAB 2.0 compliant analytics give you accurate, industry-standard metrics. Filter by date, network, show, or episode. Understand your audience by geography, device, and app.

  • 40M+ downloads tracked
  • State-level geographic data
  • Exportable CSV reports
Learn about analytics

Episode Management

Manage episodes with ease

Upload, schedule, and publish from one interface. See downloads, file sizes, and transcription status at a glance. AI tools help you write show notes and keywords in seconds.

  • Drag-and-drop uploads
  • Schedule & auto-publish
  • AI-powered show notes & keywords
  • Embed codes & social sharing
Learn about episode tools
Dropwave Episode Management — upload, schedule, and publish episodes
Dropwave Shows — manage multiple podcasts from one dashboard

Network Management

Multiple shows, one dashboard

Run an entire podcast network from a single account. Each show gets its own RSS feed, analytics, and configuration. Organize shows into networks for aggregate reporting.

  • Individual RSS feeds per show
  • Per-show & network analytics
  • One-click import from existing RSS
View network pricing
New — AI-Powered

Let AI handle the busywork.

Spend less time writing metadata and more time creating content. Dropwave's built-in AI tools help you produce polished, SEO-ready episodes in a fraction of the time.

Refine Show Notes

Rewrite notes in professional, casual, or storytelling tones with one click.

Generate Keywords

Extract SEO keywords from your content to boost discoverability.

Auto Subtitles

Generate compelling episode subtitles from your title and notes.

Episode Summaries

Create concise summaries with configurable length for any platform.

Testimonials

Trusted by creators

"Dropwave is on point! It solved all of our analytics issues and saved us a ton of money."

The Chocolate Knox
The Chocolate Knox
CrossPolitic Studios

"I can't believe how easy it is to 'set it and forget it' when starting a new podcast... and the data they provide on my listens, wow!"

RedBalloon.work
RedBalloon.work
CEO

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No surprises.

Starter

Free
  • 5 Hours/Month
  • 100 GB Bandwidth
  • Basic Analytics
Get started
Popular

Individual

$9 /mo
  • Unlimited Episodes
  • 500 GB Bandwidth
  • Detailed Analytics
  • Website Integration
Get started

Network

$20 /mo
  • 3 Shows
  • 2 TB Bandwidth
  • Per-Show Analytics
  • One-Click Import
Get started

Start your podcast today

Join independent creators who trust Dropwave with their voice. Free to start, no credit card required.