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Transistor is a podcast hosting platform that provides distribution to all major podcast apps, analytics, monetization tools, and show management. Built for podcasters who want to own their audience.
Transistor pays 25% recurring commission on all referred customer subscriptions (lifetime), through a program you apply to directly. The referred customer gets access to Transistor's podcast hosting with distribution, analytics, monetization, and audience tools ($19-$99/month depending on plan). Verified 22 Aug 2026 from Transistor's own published material.
Paid when
Referred customer signs up via affiliate link and completes paid subscription…
Payment delay
Monthly (typical schedule, exact date not specified)
Minimum payout
$200 balance due
Click counts for
30-day cookie: referral must convert to a paying account within 30 days for the affiliate to earn on that sale
Your commission
25% recurring commission on all referred customer subscriptions (lifetime)
Lifetime recurring means commission continues as long as referred customer remains active. No time cap or renewal limit. Earnings scale with referred customer base and plan tier.
Customer incentive
Access to Transistor's podcast hosting with distribution, analytics, monetization, and audience tools ($19-$99/month depending on plan)
Starter plan at $19/month for 1 show, Pro at $49/month for multiple shows and advanced features, and Premium at $99/month for teams and enterprise needs.
The terms that decide whether you get paid
Paid whenReferred customer signs up via affiliate link and completes paid subscription within 30-day attribution window
DurationLifetime recurring (no cap) as long as customer remains active
Attribution window30-day cookie: referral must convert to a paying account within 30 days for the affiliate to earn on that sale
Payment scheduleMonthly (typical schedule, exact date not specified)
Minimum payout$200 balance due
Payout formPayPal
Self-referralProhibited; personal account ineligible as referee
Where it paysPayPal
Important
Transistor's 25% lifetime recurring is one of the cleanest affiliate programs in the podcast hosting category. The 30-day cookie is standard but requires fast conversions. Podcasters who want audience ownership and monetization control are highly aligned with this product. Enrollment requires submitting an application form rather than instant signup, and payouts are via PayPal once a $200 balance is reached.
Application approval criteria/timeline not published. Podcaster conversion rates not disclosed.
What you would be selling
A clean 25% lifetime-recurring commission for referring podcasters to a hosting platform focused on audience ownership, via an application form for approval.
Transistor is one brand with 3 products, bought by different people. What one converted customer is worth cannot be worked out for any of them: that needs a rate, a plan price and a commission window, and this program does not publish all three.
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Professional
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podcast hosting
Distribution
Automatic distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms
Professional
Everything Transistor publishes about how the commission is earned and paid. A term shown as not researched is one Transistor does not publish, not one that does not apply.
How it pays
Route inApply via application form at https://forms.reform.app/pF4xrZ/affiliate-application/0iCLhN; approved affiliates receive a unique referral link
DurationLifetime recurring (no cap) as long as customer remains active
Attribution window30-day cookie: referral must convert to a paying account within 30 days for the affiliate to earn on that sale
Payment scheduleMonthly (typical schedule, exact date not specified)
Minimum payout$200 balance due
Payout formPayPal
Self-referralProhibited; personal account ineligible as referee
Where it paysPayPal
ApprovalApplication review required (not instant); apply via form before receiving referral link
Restrictions
·$200 minimum payout via PayPal
·Application required (not instant)
·Niche podcaster-specific audience, not broad SaaS appeal
Customer pricing
Transistor uses straightforward monthly pricing with three tiers. All plans include distribution, analytics, and monetization.
Starter$19/month · 1 podcast, up to 5,000 downloads/episode
Pro$49/month · unlimited podcasts, up to 50,000 downloads/episode, advanced features
Premium$99/month · team features, advanced analytics, priority support
DistributionAutomatic distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and 50+ platforms
AnalyticsDetailed listener analytics and growth tracking
MonetizationBuilt-in sponsorship and listener support tools
Team collaborationInvite team members and manage shows together
Audience ownershipDirect access to listener data and emails
Verified
Read from Transistor's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Sources
Transistor Affiliate Program ↗Transistor Affiliate Application Form ↗Transistor Pricing ↗
25% lifetime recurring verified from Transistor affiliate page, August 23, 2026
30-day attribution window confirmed from affiliate signup flow
Re-verified September 27, 2026: enrollment requires an application form (not instant/direct); apply URL is https://forms.reform.app/pF4xrZ/affiliate-application/0iCLhN. Payout is monthly via PayPal once balance reaches $200.
Pricing reflects current Transistor plans as of August 2026
How this programme compares to its rivals was written on August 26, 2026, from the verified terms above.
Checked again on September 27, 2026 against the live affiliate page for payment delay, customer-status requirement, and clawback/refund handling: none of these are stated on the page, so those mechanics remain unknown rather than assumed absent. Payout destination confirmed as PayPal.
Read, and not published
Transistor’s own material was read on these and says nothing. That is the answer: a program that does not state a term is not bound by one.
Payment delay
Must you be a customer
Clawback
Citing this page
Ancaster, “Transistor affiliate terms”. Verified 22 August 2026. https://ancaster.io/offers/transistor
How this was verified
Verified
Read from Transistor's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Who buys this
Tagged at product level, not brand level. Transistor's products sell to podcasters & audio.
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The re-verification note
We read Transistor's terms on 2026-08-22. Programs change a rate, a cookie window or a payment threshold without announcing it — we re-read them and send one note a week saying what moved.
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