Buzzsprout hosts audio and video podcast episodes online and distributes them to listeners. It provides an RSS feed, distribution to major directories, and analytics that remove bots and duplicate requests; its podcast statistics are IAB 2.2 Certified. Video podcasts can be distributed to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Monetization options include subscriptions, ads, dynamic content, and listener payments, while automatic transcripts support accessibility and SEO. Podcast websites include transcripts, an RSS feed, directory links, and custom URLs. Mobile apps are available for podcast management. The free service lasts 90 days and allows two hours of content per cycle. Free episodes are hosted for 90 days, then remain in a safety net for another 90 days before permanent removal. Audio costs $18 per month for six hours monthly, and Audio + Video costs $30 per month for six hours monthly. On those plans, extra hours cost $2 per hour and are added to the next invoice; annual plans do not allow additional hours. Buzzsprout was founded in 2009 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
Who it is for
Buzzsprout suits podcasters who want hosting and distribution for audio or video, with analytics and monetization options. Its free service may suit someone publishing within a two-hour cycle allowance who can work with the 90-day episode hosting limit.
What is good
- Distributes to major podcast directories.
- Video distribution includes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
- Analytics filter bots and duplicate requests.
- Monetization includes subscriptions, ads, and listener payments.
- Automatic transcripts support accessibility and SEO.
What to know first
- Free episodes expire from the account after 90 days.
- Free plan allows two hours per cycle.
- Annual plans do not allow additional hours.
- Extra hours cost $2 per hour on listed plans.
Verdict
Buzzsprout covers hosting, distribution, analytics, transcripts, and several monetization options for audio and video podcasts. Check the free plan’s upload and hosting limits, and note that additional hours on the listed monthly plans cost $2 per hour.
Buzzsprout plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video podcast software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $15/mo
