Pinecast
by Pinecast
Indie-favorite podcast host with technical features and fair pricing.
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TL;DR
Best for technical creators who value RSS portability and a no-nonsense host. Pricing: freemium.
Category
Products
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
freemium
Platforms
Web
What it is
Pinecast is an indie-run podcast host with strong RSS hygiene, tip jars, private feeds, and a generous free tier. Beloved by technically-minded podcasters.
Best for: Technical creators who value RSS portability and a no-nonsense host.
Watch out for: Small team; growth-marketing features lighter than competitors.
Watch out for: Small team; growth-marketing features lighter than competitors.
Install / use
Go to Pinecast pinecast.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Pinecast vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Pinecast | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API, MCP |
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