Podcast guest booking services fall into three groups: matching marketplaces that pair guests with hosts, research tools that help you find shows and pitch them yourself, and agencies that do the pitching for you. The right one depends on who you want doing the work, what you can spend, and how much say you want over which shows you appear on.
This comparison sticks to what each company says about itself on its own site, with links. Pricing is quoted only where the company's own page shows it, as listed on 2026-10-16. Plans change, so check the link before you pay.
What types of podcast booking services are there?
- Matching marketplaces. Guests and hosts both make profiles. The service suggests matches or lets each side search, and you handle the conversation.
- Newsletters and directories. You get a list of shows looking for guests, or you get listed where hosts can find you.
- Research databases. Search tools with show data and contacts. You build the list and send the pitches.
- Done-for-you agencies. A team picks shows, writes pitches and books interviews for you.
Podcast guest booking services at a glance
| Service | Type | Free option (per their site) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| PodMatch | Matching marketplace | No free plan shown; money-back guarantee | podmatch.com/pricing |
| PodcastGuests.com | Newsletter and expert directory | Free newsletter and sign-up | podcastguests.com |
| MatchMaker.fm | Matching marketplace | Free trial | matchmaker.fm |
| Podchaser | Podcast database, Pro data tool | Free directory browsing | podchaser.com |
| Rephonic | Podcast research and outreach tool | 7 day free trial | rephonic.com/pricing |
| Listen Notes | Podcast search engine and API | Free API tier | listennotes.com/api/pricing |
| Interview Valet, Kitcaster | Done-for-you agencies | Free consultation or application | interviewvalet.com, kitcaster.com |
| Prends | Guest and host marketplace | Free | prends.app |
PodMatch
PodMatch says it automatically matches podcast guests and hosts for interviews and automates the admin around booking. It is built for both sides: guests looking for shows and hosts looking for guests.
Pricing model. Its pricing page shows separate monthly plans for hosts and for guests, each with a Standard and a Professional tier, plus a money-back guarantee, as listed on 2026-10-16. The prices did not load when we checked, so see their pricing page for current figures.
PodcastGuests.com
PodcastGuests.com describes itself as a service connecting podcasters with guests. Experts can get a free newsletter of podcast guest opportunities, and podcasters can sign up to search a guest directory or get a list of interested experts.
Pricing model. The newsletter is free. Its join page lists a paid expert directory listing: Basic at $15 a month paid annually or $20 paid monthly, and Premium at $33.25 a month paid annually or $45 paid monthly, as listed on 2026-10-16.
MatchMaker.fm
MatchMaker.fm presents itself as a place where shows and guests find each other, with separate paths to find shows, find guests, and a section for agencies. It suits people who want to browse profiles on both sides and message directly.
Pricing model. Its homepage offers a free trial. We could not load the pricing page when we checked, so see their pricing page for current plans.
Podchaser
Podchaser calls itself a podcast database and search engine for listeners, creators, brands and agencies. You can browse shows and see host and guest credits, which helps when you want to know who a show has interviewed before.
Pricing model. The directory is free to browse. Podchaser Pro adds reach estimates, listener demographics and a contacts database, and the page asks you to book a demo rather than listing prices, as checked on 2026-10-16.
Rephonic
Rephonic describes itself as a tool to find, pitch and get featured on podcasts, with listener data and contacts. It suits guests, PR teams and agencies who want to build their own lists and run outreach from one place.
Pricing model. Its pricing page lists Light at $99 a month, Standard at $149 a month and Business at $299 a month, with two months free on yearly billing and a 7 day free trial that needs a card, as listed on 2026-10-16.
Listen Notes
Listen Notes describes itself as a podcast search engine. It also sells the Listen API, a podcast data API for developers. It suits people who want to search shows and episodes themselves, or build their own pitching tools.
Pricing model. The Listen API pricing page lists a free plan at $0 with 150 requests a month, a Pro plan with a $200 base fee once you make requests plus usage above the included amount, and an Enterprise plan through sales, as listed on 2026-10-16.
Done-for-you podcast booking agencies
Agencies pitch and schedule for you. Two examples:
- Interview Valet describes a done-for-you service for experts, founders and companies, covering strategy through scheduling. Its homepage offers a free consultation and does not list prices.
- Kitcaster calls itself a podcast booking agency based in Denver, Colorado, offering a high-touch, done-for-you service. Its homepage asks you to apply and does not list prices.
Agencies suit people with more budget than time. Ask any agency which shows they have booked in your niche, how they choose shows, and how long the contract runs.
Prends
This is our own service. It is a marketplace, free, where guests and hosts make profiles, browse by topic and language, and send short requests. Requests expire after 7 days, emails are shared only after a request is accepted, and guests can link LinkedIn and GitHub so hosts can check their work. You can also use it from Claude or ChatGPT through an AI assistant connector.
Podcast booking agency vs marketplace: which fits you?
The real trade is time against money and control.
- Pick a marketplace or database if you are early, on a small budget, or want to choose every show yourself. Expect to spend a few hours a week researching and pitching.
- Pick an agency if you have budget, little time, and a clear goal for each interview, such as leads or book sales, that you will track.
- Mix them if you want both. Use a free directory to build a list, then pitch the best fits by hand.
Whichever you choose, the pitch still has to be specific to the show. Our step by step guide on how to get booked on podcasts covers that part.
How to choose a podcast guest booking service
- Decide who does the work. If you will not spend time on outreach every week, a self-serve tool will sit unused.
- Check that your shows are there. Use the free trial or free tier to search your exact niche and language before paying.
- Read the pricing page yourself. Note what is in each plan, whether a card is needed for the trial, and how cancelling works.
- Match it to your capacity. A tool that surfaces 200 shows is only useful if you can research and pitch them. See how many podcasts you should pitch for a realistic weekly number.
- Review after a month. Count interviews with shows that fit your listener, not pitches sent.
Pick one service to test this week, search it for ten shows in your niche, and pitch the three best fits by hand.