Podbean Reviews 391

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 89 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the excellent customer service, noting the prompt and efficient response times from the support team. Many appreciate the staff's helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, making interactions pleasant and productive. The service is frequently described as effective and easy to use, contributing to a positive user experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service, mentioning unhelpful responses and a lack of flexibility in resolving issues. A few other people also felt that the platform was not as easy to use for beginners as advertised, leading to frustration.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue, and when I reached out to Support; it was resolved within 24 hours. I appreciated their prompt response and commitment to handle my concerns. I highly recommend Podbean, they are aweso... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from Podbean. I was having a tech issue-- I sent a quick email to their customer support describing my situation and received a message back with instructions on how to "fix" my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast to respond, clear and friendly narrative, and quick to check in on whether the advice actually helped solve the problem. What truly stood out, though, was their willingness to go the extra mile,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Podbean customer service is the best! I'm new to podcasting and I have a lot of questions. Most I've been able to figure out using the help files, but when that didn't work, I've received prompt ans... See more


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Podbean has been providing innovative podcasting and social audio services as an industry leader since 2007. Podbean integrates publishing, management, distribution, monetization and analysis tools into an easy-to-use podcasting platform. The Podbean community consists of over 600,000 podcasts, including corporate and organizational podcasts, and a rapidly expanding listener community on one of the top podcast apps for Android and iOS.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

391 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Support!

I couldn't figure out how to change the image at the bottom of my podcast page. I asked for help, and Leslie told me how to change the image. Her response was quick and complete, and I made the change easily now that I understood what to do.

23 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a recent user of Podbean as i…

I am a recent user of Podbean as i needed to listen to a podcast that was only available on Podbean. Before this i was not aware of podbean platform. My need to contact customer services was due to my profile photo being uploaded sideways. In a few days time i was contacted by Podbean customer services to try again with the photo upload, which this time was uploaded correctly. Very satisfied with overall experience. Also the platform is very user friendly, and i think it will prove a very useful tool in my effort to learn through listening.

27 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Podcasters need to switch to Podbean

I am very impressed with Podbean. The platform is very well designed and allows you to grow your podcast.

The customers service is the best I have ever experienced. I have had only a few issues over the 5 years that I used them and each time it was resolved in hrs.

7 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really Disappointed

NEW REVIEW
Beware of getting the premium app! If you podcast on podbean and stop, they will delete your entire account. If you've paid for the premium listening app (like I did) you will lose access when they delete your account. The annual amount you paid for the app is lost. I had 9 months remaining (and paid for) and can no longer use the app.

Along with your listener's account and revoking access to the premium podcast app (Podbean Golden Membership) I already paid for you'll lose your listening stats, comments, all the shows you were following--everything.

MY OLD REVIEW
I really like podbean as a podcast platform. I like the player, the syndication feature and the website builder. The captioning capability is wonderful and I appreciate that there is a DIY option. The email customer service works well. To me, you get a lot for your money with podbean and I feel that all aspects of the platform are well designed and quite easy to use. I haven't tried the live podcast feature yet but it looks interesting too. I use the podbean app to listen to podcasts too and like it very much.

28 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Resolving my request quickly and professionally.

My email and password were messed up and as the results, I lost the access to my Podbean session. The support responded my request quickly and we had several email exchanged. The Podbean support is knowledgeable and handled my case professionally. I was very satisfied.

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear AMAZING Podbean Support Team,



Dear AMAZING Podbean Support Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you've provided during a difficult time. When I reached out regarding the hurtful behavior I witnessed during a live episode, your quick response meant the world to me. It’s not easy to navigate such situations, especially when they impact not just me, but many friends and fellow podcasters in our community.

While the issues we've faced may feel like just temporary fixes, I truly appreciate your efforts to address the situation. It is my hope that the individual involved can find their way and allow us all to thrive in our own unique ways.

I found Podbean during a dark period in my life, and it was the podcasts that helped lift me out of that darkness. The support I received from fellow podcasters, especially when one graciously offered to help me start my own show, has been nothing short of amazing.

Thank you for being a supportive and caring team. Your dedication to helping creators like me is invaluable, and I’m truly grateful for everything you do.

With appreciation,
Crash

9 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Podbean , a User Friendly site

There are a lot of places on the Internet
these days to find Podcasts , but very
few of these sites allow you to download
and play later like Podbean !
That's the way I like to do it ,
and Podbean makes it so Easy !
I was using Player FM until a new
company took over and ruined that site,
earlier this year ,
(in my humble opinion)
but I don't miss them at all since
I found Podbean !
It also looks like a great site to host your
own podcast if you're considering that.

24 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I should have done this sooner.

I kinda thought most podcast hosting sites offered the same thing, nope. I did a lot of research before switching to Podbean. I am already happier and very impressed with the customer support. That means everything to a small podcaster. They guided me, with a real person, through the curveballs during the transfer and I do love the ability to customize my landing page. I wish I would have done this sooner.

20 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Automatic downloads to your phone not necessary!!!!

I have been using this app for a couple of years, its well organised for sure but be aware of the internal settings, because my new iPhone I bought a few months ago was getting clogged up with over capacity storage full. I couldn't understand what files were doing this and when I dug in deeper, it wasnt my photos or icloud, it was the automatic settings of podbean downloads all new episodes for you without you knowing!! I dont want to download any episodes. I just want to go into the app and listen. and instruct a download when I need it for my travels. But automatic downloads for all the profiles I follow is too much Podbean!!! fix this in your settings please. Its annoying so much!

20 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use this service

Very easy to use this service. I was able to signup to advertise on multiple podcasts and create an audio ad. Customer service provided excellent assistance as well.

16 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Update fixed it!

As noted by others the update a couple of weeks back broke things a bit. Audio was pausing during streaming and from downloaded content. I contacted the Podbean folks, described the issue and replied to their requests for further information. Result? Yesterday they had me download an update and reboot my phone, I have had zero problems since. The app is good and so is the support!

15 August 2024
Unprompted review

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