Buzzsprout Review 2026
Easy-to-use podcast hosting with analytics and distribution to major directories. Current plans are Audio ($15/mo annual), Audio + Video ($25/mo annual), or Multi-Podcast ($30/mo for up to 5 shows, $65/mo for up to 10 — annual billing). Upload allowance is time-based; annual plans allocate a yearly hour pool (72/180/420 hrs) and do not support overage (upgrade instead). Monthly billing (no annual commitment) is also offered at higher rates. Paid plans include high-quality transcripts at no extra cost; Cohost AI and Magic Mastering are optional add-ons.
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Free tier: 2 hr/month, 90-day hosting
Free
$0
- 2 hours/month
- 90-day episode hosting
- Basic stats
Audio
$15/mo billed annually
- 1 audio podcast
- 72 hours/year upload allowance ($180/year)
- High-quality transcripts included
- Listed in directories, advanced stats, premium website
Audio + Video
$25/mo billed annually
- 1 podcast with video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube (1080p)
- 72 hours/year upload allowance ($300/year)
- High-quality transcripts included
Multi-Podcast (5 podcasts)
$30/mo billed annually
- Up to 5 podcasts
- 180 hours/year shared upload allowance ($360/year)
- High-quality transcripts included
Multi-Podcast (10 podcasts)
$65/mo billed annually
- Up to 10 podcasts
- 420 hours/year shared upload allowance ($780/year)
- High-quality transcripts included
Pros
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Excellent customer support
- Automatic distribution to major platforms
- High-quality transcripts included on paid plans
- Video distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube on Audio + Video tier
Cons
- Strict upload-time limits by plan
- Annual plans have a fixed hour pool with no overage (upgrade required); monthly plans bill overage at an hourly rate
- Cohost AI and Magic Mastering are paid add-ons
Best For
- Beginners starting their first podcast
- Podcasters who want simple, reliable hosting
- Those who value customer support
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Buzzsprout cost?
- Buzzsprout lists five plans, with paid tiers running from Audio at $15/month billed annually up to Multi-Podcast (10 podcasts) at $65/month billed annually. Free is the $0 tier.
- Is Buzzsprout free?
- Yes, up to a point. Buzzsprout has a free plan, which covers 2 hr/month, 90-day hosting. Paid plans start at $15/month billed annually with Audio, which includes 1 audio podcast and 72 hours/year upload allowance ($180/year).
- What's the difference between Buzzsprout's plans?
- The free plan allows 2 hours a month with 90-day episode hosting. Audio ($15/mo billed annually) covers one show with a 72-hour yearly upload pool, Audio + Video ($25/mo) adds 1080p video distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and the Multi-Podcast plans run $30/mo for up to 5 shows (180 hours/year) or $65/mo for up to 10 shows (420 hours/year). Every paid plan includes high-quality transcripts.
- How does Buzzsprout's upload allowance work?
- Allowances are measured in upload time rather than storage. Annual plans allocate a fixed yearly pool of hours (72, 180, or 420) with no overage billing, so running out means upgrading. Monthly billing without an annual commitment is offered at higher rates and bills overage at an hourly rate instead.
- Does Buzzsprout publish to Spotify?
- Yes. Paid plans distribute automatically to the major directories, and the Audio + Video tier also sends video episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube at 1080p.
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