Where Hosting Money Goes

Every podcast listener downloads a file, and every download moves megabytes through a content network that bills per gigabyte. This podcast hosting cost calculator models the two bills — bandwidth and storage — behind your show's infrastructure.

Bandwidth Grows With Success

Downloads scale linearly with audience: double the listeners, double the transfer, double the bandwidth bill. Episode size matters just as much — cutting an 80 MB file to 60 MB trims 25% off transfer costs before a single new listener arrives.

Compare Against Flat Tiers

Most podcast hosts sell flat monthly tiers that bundle generous bandwidth. Run your usage through this calculator to find your raw cost, then compare it to tier pricing — the tier that covers your usage with room to grow is usually the right pick.