# Libsyn Ads: how AI models rank it, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 22 judge labels across 1 categories by 11 of 14 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/libsyn-ads/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and podcast advertising | 2% | 6 | 9% | 22 |

## What the models said for it

- "For better alternatives, consider platforms like Podbean or Libsyn Ads, which tend to offer more favorable terms for creators." (Claude Haiku 4.5, Audio advertising)
- "Libsyn Ads (70/30 split, $24-26 CPM, transparent) | Published rates, IAB-aligned, established track record" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Audio advertising)
- "Safer alternatives: Libsyn Ads (transparent 70/30 splits for mid-tier shows)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Audio advertising)
- "Libsyn Ads: Published rates ($24-26 CPM), 70/30 split in podcaster's favor" (Kimi K2, Audio advertising)

## And against it

- "Drawbacks: Limited to specific genres and audiences; low scalability for general consumer brands." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Audio advertising)
- "Cheaper CPM (~$12-26), but bigger min." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Audio advertising)

## What it publishes

Every page libsyn.com exposes, read 2026-10-05: 118 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-09-30
- case study: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-01-30
- comparison: 3 pages, 2 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-07-17
- template or tool: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-08-19
- podcast or video: 60 pages, 24 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-10-01
- Recent: 2026-10-01 podcast or video: Does your podcast need video what to consider in 2026 https://libsyn.com/blog/does-your-podcast-need-video-what-to-consider-in-2026/
- Recent: 2026-09-30 podcast or video: How to upload a podcast to youtube manually or automatically https://libsyn.com/blog/how-to-upload-a-podcast-to-youtube-manually-or-automatically/
- Recent: 2026-09-23 podcast or video: Podcast sponsorship https://libsyn.com/blog/podcast-sponsorship/
- Recent: 2026-09-18 podcast or video: How to measure podcast success the 8 metrics that actually matter https://libsyn.com/blog/how-to-measure-podcast-success-the-8-metrics-that-actually-matter/
- Recent: 2026-09-16 podcast or video: Podcast website https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/podcast-website
- Recent: 2026-09-15 podcast or video: How one podcast turns ad revenue into community grants https://libsyn.com/blog/how-one-podcast-turns-ad-revenue-into-community-grants/

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.