PodOps has pulled a bait and switch. Their deal terms don't specify how many podcasts are included, as the limit is upload hours per month. Naturally people asked for clarity before purchasing, and were assured several times that it included unlimited podcasts.

That's why I purchased. I host the private podcasts for my online courses via PodOps, and as such, there are very few episodes (between 1-11 on all currently live) but multiple podcasts (9 so far). I give purchasers the RSS link to subscribe on their favorite podcast app, and also embed a podcast player with my course platform so they can listen that way.

When I went to create my 10th podcast for the audio version of my newest workshop, I was told that they now limit podcasts to 5. I received no notice of this (they said they sent an email more than a year ago, the mention is not there in any email in 2024, and it is a new policy as I created my 9th podcast without issues in June 2025).

After I brought this up to both PodOps and AppSumo, they both maintained that this drastic reduction was fine because it wasn't in the official deal terms. First, why was this not included? Number of podcasts for a podcast host deal is vital! Second, why was the number reduced so much? Unlimited to 5 is ridiculous.

In addition to this bad faith change made with no recourse or discussion or compromise, PodOps has treated purchasers poorly. Almost every single improvement made to their platform has been locked away from their AppSumo buyers, as they've set them up as separate products. Video podcasts are not available to us. Nor is their Studio for editing. Nor their AI features. Nor their Connect feature.

Up until this change, their service was exactly as barebones as it was when first purchased (including poor security on RSS feeds with only 4-digit numbers to designate each podcast). Now they've gone and taken away my ability to add any future podcasts, without warning or recourse.

Stay far away from this company.