Build a podcast discovery platform
Create a directory of podcasts by topic, host, or genre. Help listeners discover new shows and podcasters grow their audience.
What is a podcast directory?
A podcast directory is a website that lists podcasts by topic, host or genre, with a description of each show and links to listen, so listeners can discover new shows in one place.
How do I start a podcast directory?
Choose what it will cover (a niche, a place or both), collect a first set of podcasts, and publish them on a site where people can search and compare them. On DirectoryDuck you sign up free, add podcasts from a CSV file or let AI discovery find matches on the web for you to approve, and publish them at directoryduck.com/your-name.
What does it cost to start a podcast directory?
You can start for $0: the Free plan includes one directory at directoryduck.com/your-name, 100 listings and 100 starter credits for AI discovery. Featured listings and your own domain start on Starter at $39/mo; Growth is $99/mo (5 directories) and Pro $249/mo (unlimited directories and listings). Paid plans are available now, billed monthly or yearly.
The challenges you face
Podcast discovery is broken
Apple and Spotify algorithms favor established shows.
Niche shows are hidden
Great indie podcasts never surface in generic directories.
No community aspect
Listeners can't easily connect with fellow fans.
Cross-platform fragmentation
Shows are scattered across different podcast apps.
How DirectoryDuck helps
Curated discovery
Human-curated podcast recommendations by topic and quality.
Niche focus
Specialize in specific genres or topics for better discovery.
Listener reviews
Community reviews help surface hidden gems.
Platform links
Add URL fields for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to every show.
Key features for podcast directory
Frequently asked questions
- How do I start a podcast directory with DirectoryDuck?
- Sign up free and create your directory. Add podcasts from a CSV file or one at a time, or describe what you want and let AI discovery find matches on the web for you to review. Publish them in one click, and your directory is live at directoryduck.com/your-name, with a page for every published listing.
- What does a podcast directory on DirectoryDuck cost?
- The Free plan is $0: one directory, 100 listings and 100 starter credits for AI discovery. Starter is $39/mo (one directory, more listings and monthly credits), Growth $99/mo (5 directories) and Pro $249/mo (unlimited directories and listings); paid plans are available now, billed monthly or yearly.
- Can I put a podcast directory on a website I already have?
- Yes. One script tag puts the whole directory on your site, with search, category filters, listing pages and an inquiry form, on every plan today. Widgets show listings, reviews, a star rating, a verified badge, a review form or an inquiry form on any page, and the public REST API returns your listings and reviews as JSON. On Starter and up the hosted page can also run on your own domain.
- How do reviews work in a podcast directory?
- Visitors leave a star rating and a written review with the review form widget or the API. Each review waits until you approve it, you can post a public response, and approved reviews show on the listing's page.
- Can I mark podcasts as verified?
- Yes. Verify a listing with a code sent to its email address, a meta tag on its website or a DNS TXT record, or approve it by hand. Verified listings show a Verified badge in your directory and in the badge widget. A business can also claim its listing: it confirms its email address, and you approve the claim.
Ready to build your podcast directory?
Start free today. Import or discover your listings, verify businesses, collect reviews, and publish your directory.