Private sharing controls
Upload audio, create an unlisted share link, and let recipients listen in a browser without an account, app or download. Per-track controls govern comments, downloads, expiration dates and search-engine indexing.
Whyp
Whyp is private audio hosting for creatives and professionals to upload, share, review and embed audio, with versioned links, waveform comments and analytics.
Private audio hosting for sharing, review and embeds
Whyp is an audio hosting service for uploading, sharing and embedding audio online. It is designed for private review links as well as public or embedded playback, with browser-based listening that does not require recipients to create an account or install an app.
Uploads begin unlisted, and owners can control access to comments, downloads, expiration dates and search-engine indexing. The service combines timestamped waveform feedback, persistent track links, version history and analytics so creators can circulate audio, receive specific notes and update a track without sending a replacement URL. Free accounts cover smaller uploads, while Pro expands capacity and adds lossless streaming and higher-volume workflows.
Features
Timestamped waveform feedback
Listeners can leave comments at exact points on the waveform. Comment notifications are sent by email, making it practical to collect review notes without manually checking each track.
Persistent links and versions
Replace the audio on an existing track while keeping its URL. Older takes can remain available as named versions; Free keeps the three most recent versions and Pro keeps them all.
Embeds and integrations
Embed tracks and collections with a customizable player, or use copy-paste embed code on sites that accept HTML. Whyp links also resolve into players in Notion, Medium, Patreon, Canva and Confluence; WordPress has a free plugin.
Listening analytics
Track plays, playback time, downloads, listener locations and heatmap-style listening data for individual tracks and collections. Analytics are included on the Free plan.
Audio quality and Pro workflows
Free uploads stream as MP3 up to 320kbps. Pro adds FLAC lossless streaming, unlimited tracks, bulk and FTP upload, collection features, branding removal and request-audio links.
Use cases
Client reviews and creative approvals
Send a private link for a voice read, rough mix or client deliverable. The recipient can listen in the browser and place notes at the relevant waveform timestamp, while the creator can replace the audio without changing the link.
Music production and collaboration
Share rehearsal recordings, work-in-progress mixes or final tracks with band members, producers or labels. Pro users can upload lossless audio, keep multiple versions and compare revisions through the same track workflow.
Podcast and spoken-word production
Publish or circulate episodes and other spoken-word material through embeds or links. A new edit can replace the audio behind an existing URL, and Pro supports files up to 5 hours.
Teaching, courses and organized audio libraries
Organize lessons, sermons or course audio in collections and place players in a website or document. Students, congregants or readers can listen without a Whyp account, while educators can use waveform comments for targeted feedback.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recipients can listen in a browser without a Whyp account, app or download.
- Timestamped waveform comments and email notifications support precise audio review.
- Track links remain usable when audio is replaced, with previous versions available according to plan.
- Embeds work across multiple publishing and documentation tools, including Notion, Medium, Patreon, Canva, Confluence and WordPress.
- Analytics cover plays, playback time, downloads and listener locations, including on the Free plan.
Cons
- The Free plan is limited to 10 tracks and 8 minutes per upload; Pro is required for unlimited tracks and uploads up to 5 hours.
- Some workflows require Pro, including FLAC lossless streaming, unlimited versions, bulk and FTP upload, and removal of Whyp branding from embeds.
- WordPress embedding uses a plugin, while other supported destinations use oEmbed or copy-paste embed code.
FAQ
Is Whyp free to use?
Yes. The free plan is available indefinitely without a payment card and includes up to 10 tracks, with each upload limited to 8 minutes. It provides MP3 streaming at up to 320kbps, embeds, comments and analytics. Pro removes the track limit and supports uploads up to 5 hours, FLAC lossless streaming and additional features.
Do people need a Whyp account to listen?
No. Recipients can listen in a browser without a Whyp account, app or download. Downloads and comments depend on the permissions set for that track; comments can be open to everyone, limited to Whyp users, or disabled.
Are there ads on shared or embedded audio?
No. Whyp says it has no ads on tracks or embedded players on either the Free or Pro plan.
What audio formats and quality does Whyp support?
Whyp supports common lossy and lossless formats including MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC and m4a. Lossy audio streams as MP3 at up to 320kbps, while lossless audio streams as FLAC at up to 48kHz. Existing MP3 uploads are served without re-encoding.
What are the main storage and upload limits?
Free accounts allow 10 tracks and uploads up to 8 minutes; Pro allows unlimited tracks and uploads up to 5 hours. Files can be up to 2GB, and Whyp states there are no storage-quota, play, download or bandwidth limits beyond the plan and per-upload caps. Tracks do not expire unless deleted.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Audio hosting and sharing
- Primary users
- Creatives, voice actors, musicians, podcasters, educators and organizations sharing audio
- Free plan
- 10 tracks; up to 8 minutes per upload; MP3 up to 320kbps
- Pro plan
- Unlimited tracks; up to 5 hours per upload; MP3 up to 320kbps and FLAC lossless streaming
- Sharing model
- Unlisted links, browser playback, embeddable players and timestamped comments
- Website
- whyp.it
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