How much does a podcast agency cost in 2026?
A plain guide to what podcast editors, production companies and growth agencies charge in the US, with sources.
Editing-only help usually costs $50 to $400 per episode. Full-service production runs $400 to $1,000+ per episode. Agencies that also handle strategy and growth charge about $1,500 to $15,000 a month, and enterprise branded series often start at $50,000 per project.
Prices by type of provider (US)
| Provider type | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance editor | $50–$200 / episode | Cleanup, levels, basic cuts |
| Boutique editing agency | $200–$400 / episode | Consistent quality and turnaround guarantees |
| Full-service production | $400–$1,000+ / episode | Editing, show notes, publishing, clips |
| Full-service agency retainer | $1,500–$3,500 / month | Production plus some strategy and promotion |
| Premium B2B podcast agency | $3,500–$10,000+ / month | Strategy, guests, production, distribution, pipeline focus |
| Narrative or enterprise branded series | $40,000–$100,000+ / season | Story-driven shows with heavy sound design |
Published prices from named providers
Few agencies publish prices. These are figures the providers state themselves, as of October 2026.
| Provider | Published price | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| We Edit Podcasts | $440–$1,800 / month | Editing, 2 to 4 episodes a month |
| Hello Studios | $750 / episode | Produced episodes, guest booking, reels |
| Resonate Recordings | $2,100–$6,500 / month | Full service including growth management |
| Strawhut Media | $2,450–$6,550 / month | Production packages, studio and on-location video |
| Sweet Fish Media | $5,000–$15,000 / month | B2B video and YouTube, paid media |
| Lower Street | From $50,000 | End-to-end narrative brand shows |
Where Podcast Inc sits
Podcast Inc runs production on its own AI platform, PodcastInc.ai, so its fees cover strategy and growth rather than editing time.
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Show Manager (done with you) | $850 / month |
| Creator Growth: Launch, Grow, Scale | $2,000 / $3,500 / $6,500+ per month |
| Podcast-to-Pipeline: Launch, Engine, Enterprise | $3,500 / $6,500 / $12,000+ per month |
What changes the price
- Video or audio. Video episodes, multiple cameras and on-location filming cost more.
- Episodes per month. Most monthly plans cap the number of episodes.
- Growth work. Guest booking, packaging, Shorts, sponsorship sales and paid media add the most value and the most cost.
- Outcomes. Some agencies commit to results, such as download growth or qualified leads.
Questions to ask any agency
- Is the price per episode or per month, and how many episodes does a month include?
- How much of the work is done by AI, and does a person review every episode?
- What results will you report each month, and against what goal?
- What is the minimum commitment?
Common questions
How much does a podcast agency cost in 2026?
Editing-only help usually costs $50 to $400 per episode. Full-service production runs $400 to $1,000+ per episode. Full-service agencies that also handle strategy and growth charge about $1,500 to $15,000 a month, and enterprise branded series often start at $50,000 per project.
How much does Podcast Inc cost?
Show Manager is $850 a month, Creator Growth is $2,000 to $6,500+ a month, and Podcast-to-Pipeline is $3,500 to $12,000+ a month. Every plan includes PodcastInc.ai.
Prices are as published by each provider or source in October 2026 and may have changed. Check each provider's site before you buy.
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