How much does podcasting cost?
$160 buys all 4 essentials.
4 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$160
4 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 70% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$160Everything you need to start podcasting. None of it is a big commitment.
Editing Software
$60This is where you clean up your audio, add music, and assemble your episodes. Many powerful options are available for free.
User-Friendly Audio Editing Software
top $200
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Podcasting costs more to start than 70% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Podcasting cost to start?
About $160 for the 4 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Podcasting?
Editing Software: from $60. Headphones: from $58. USB Microphone: from $32. Pop Filter: from $10.
Is Podcasting an expensive hobby?
Podcasting costs about $160 to start, dearer than 70% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this sits around the middle.
What should I buy first for Podcasting?
usb microphone, pop filter, headphones, editing software — $160 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to podcasting by startup cost, out of 247.