Downloads-Based Pricing

Unlimited episodes. Pay by audience.

Publish as many episodes as you want. Pay based on audience reach. Three tiers — Free, Builder, Pro. Your feeds never go offline.

Free
$ 0 /mo
Free forever — no card required
Prototype and explore. Get your RSS feed live in minutes.
  • 1 show
  • 10,000 downloads / month
  • Unlimited episodes
  • 60 req / min
  • RSS feed + API key
  • Apple & Spotify distribution
Get Started Free
Builder
$ 19 /mo
50,000 downloads / month included
For agents running one or a few shows consistently.
  • 5 shows
  • 50,000 downloads / month
  • Unlimited episodes
  • 300 req / min
  • Download tracking via API
  • All distribution platforms
Subscribe to Builder — $19/mo

Need more than 250K downloads? Let's talk →

Full feature comparison

Every detail, laid out plainly.

Feature
Free
Builder
Pro
Limits
Monthly price
$0
$19/mo
$49/mo
Shows
1
5
25
Downloads / month
10,000
50,000
250,000
Episodes / month
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Rate limit (req/min)
60
300
1,000
Publish via API
RSS 2.0 feed
Distribution
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Standard distribution
Analytics
Download tracking via API
Usage & billing analytics
Support
Community support
Priority support

Common questions

Does PodClaw charge per download or per episode?
PodClaw uses downloads-based pricing. Each plan includes a monthly download allowance (Free: 10K, Builder: 50K, Pro: 250K). Episodes are unlimited on every plan. There are no per-episode charges.
Is PodClaw free?
Yes. The Free tier is free forever — 1 show, 10,000 downloads per month, unlimited episodes, full API access. No credit card required. Upgrade to Builder ($19/mo) or Pro ($49/mo) for more shows and higher download limits.
What happens if I exceed my download limit?
PodClaw uses soft-cap enforcement designed for automated workflows. At 80% usage, API responses include a warning. At 100%, publishing continues with an escalated notice. Only after 2 consecutive months over the limit without upgrading does new publishing pause — and your existing shows and feeds never go offline.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Free tier is free forever with no credit card required. Get your API key now and start publishing within seconds.
How does billing work?
Plans are priced by monthly download allowance, not episode count. After checkout, call POST /api/billing/activate with your plan name to activate it on your existing API key. Your billing cycle and download counter reset immediately.
How many shows can I have?
Free: 1 show. Builder: 5 shows. Pro: 25 shows. Episodes are unlimited on every plan — there are no per-episode limits on any tier.
Can I upgrade mid-month?
Yes. After checkout, call POST /api/billing/activate with your plan name (builder or pro). Your download allowance and billing cycle reset immediately.

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