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How Transistor Makes Money

Podcast hosting and distribution platform for creators

How did Transistor monetize?

Summary of the sourced claims below

Transistor monetizes primarily through recurring subscription plans that start at $19 per month. They also offer add-ons such as transcription services. Some users monetize their podcasts by allowing companies to sponsor their content, especially when serving specific audiences.

Revenue sources

5 sources · grouped by how Transistor makes money

  • Recurring subscriptions

    · 7 mentions · 7 sources
    “Our conversion rate from trial to paid is way above industry standard. We're at 75% or something like that.”
    high
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    “Monthly supporter platforms have become the backbone of podcast monetization, especially for shows with devoted niche audiences.”
    medium
    “We have about 7,500 paying accounts and serve about 49,000 users in total.”
    high
    “In the surveys we’ve done of Transistor customers, most creators are recording video already.”
    medium
    “If you wanna try transistor out for yourself, head over to transistor fm. Click that 14 day free trial button.”
    medium
    “Transistor is a platform that supports private podcasting, and its plans start at $19/month.”
    high
    “Starter $19 mo”
    high

  • Usage-based fees

    · 1 mention
    “Some of our users also allow companies to sponsor their podcast.”
    medium

  • Add-ons & upsells

    · 1 mention
    “Add-ons Transcription (5 hrs per month) $ mo”
    medium

  • Sponsorships & partnerships

    · 1 mention
    “A Transistor podcast about software development charges $800/month with just 2,800 downloads per episode because it serves a specific technical audience.”
    high

  • Advertising revenue

    · 1 mention
    “Podcasts can make money through advertising, but typically advertisers are looking for shows with more than 2,000 downloads/listens per episode.”
    high

How 1,868 businesses make money

Of businesses with mapped revenue sources, the share using each — Transistor’s highlighted.
  • Recurring subscriptions
    54% ◀
  • Services & consulting
    29%
  • Physical products
    29%
  • One-time / lifetime deals
    23%
  • Affiliate / referral commissions
    15%
  • Course / training sales
    13%
  • Sponsorships & partnerships
    10% ◀
  • Usage-based fees
    9% ◀
  • Advertising revenue
    9% ◀
  • Add-ons & upsells
    9% ◀
  • Marketplace commissions
    6%
  • Licensing
    2%
  • Setup / onboarding fees
    2%
  • Donations & tips
    2%
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