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Buzzsprout vs Podlove Publisher
Both stand on podcast hosting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
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.
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Visit Podlove Publisher The facts
| Buzzsprout | Podlove Publisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Maker | Buzzsprout | Podlove Publisher |
| Website | buzzsprout.com | podlove.org |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #12 of 71 | #16 of 71 |
Buzzsprout: what it does well
- 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.
Podlove Publisher: what it does well
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