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Dropwave vs Podbean
Same price, more power, total independence.
Podbean offers a solid feature set at competitive prices. But when you look under the hood, Dropwave delivers more creative tools and genuine content freedom.
| Feature | Dropwave | Podbean |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | ||
| Starting paid price | $9/mo | $9/mo |
| Unlimited audio storage (paid) | ||
| Bandwidth included | Up to 3 TB | Unlimited |
| IAB 2.0 certified analytics | ||
| AI show notes & keywords | ||
| In-browser audio editor | ||
| Audio-to-video conversion | ||
| Podcast 2.0 (chapters, transcripts) | Partial | |
| Episode scheduling | ||
| Multiple shows per account | Included | Extra cost |
| Custom landing pages | ||
| Social sharing tools | ||
| RSS feed redirect | ||
| Content freedom guarantee | ||
| Embeddable player | ||
| WordPress plugin | ||
| One-click import |
Comparison data as of March 2026. Features and pricing may change. Check each provider's website for current details.
Why creators switch from Podbean to Dropwave
Real advantages that save you time, money, and headaches.
AI tools that no other host includes
Podbean doesn't offer AI-powered show notes, keyword generation, subtitle creation, or episode summaries. Dropwave includes all of these at no extra cost.
Edit and convert without extra software
Dropwave includes a browser-based audio editor and audio-to-video conversion. Podbean requires external tools for both — which means more subscriptions and more friction.
Network pricing that makes sense
Podbean charges extra for additional podcasts. Dropwave's Network plan bundles 3 shows for $20/mo with simple $10/show add-ons.
Content freedom as a core value
Podbean reserves the right to remove content at their discretion. Dropwave was built with a content freedom guarantee — your podcast is your platform, and we don't editorialize.
Switching from Podbean takes minutes
No episodes lost. No downtime. No technical knowledge required.
Sign up for free
Create your Dropwave account in 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Paste your RSS feed
We'll import every episode — artwork, descriptions, timestamps, all of it.
Redirect your feed
Point your old RSS feed to Dropwave. Your subscribers follow automatically.
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