Buzzsprout review

Buzzsprout is aimed squarely at people publishing their first episodes. The free plan needs no credit card and allows 2 upload hours a month, but episodes stay up for only 90 days, so it works as a trial more than a home. The Audio plan, at $15 per month on annual billing, covers up to 72 upload hours a year, unlimited episodes, directory listings, advanced stats, a podcast website and automatic transcripts that flow into the RSS feed. Monetization comes through Listener Support Subscriptions and Buzzsprout Ads. If you go over your hours, Buzzsprout keeps publishing and bills the extra time at the plan's hourly rate. Audio + Video at $25 per month adds 1080p video on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and Multi-Podcast plans cover 5 or 10 shows. AI help for titles and show notes (Cohost AI) and Magic Mastering are paid add-ons. The pricing model rewards shorter shows, and the $5 Archive plan keeps a finished show online cheaply.

Who it is for

beginners who want the simplest setup and clear upload limits

Price

Free plan (2 hours a month, episodes hosted 90 days); Audio from $15 per month billed annually.

$15 / month When billed annually
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Audio plan with up to 72 upload hours a year and unlimited episodes
• Automatic transcripts for new episodes on all current paid plans
• Listener Support Subscriptions and Buzzsprout Ads for monetization
• Audio + Video plan publishes video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube in 1080p
• Unlimited team members and an Archive plan at $5 per month

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free plan needs no credit card
• Strength: Extra upload time is billed instead of blocking publishing
• Strength: Transcripts are included at no extra cost on paid plans
• Weakness: Free plan only keeps episodes for 90 days
• Weakness: Cohost AI and Magic Mastering cost extra
• Weakness: Pricing is based on upload hours, so long weekly shows pay more

Key facts

• Free plan: 2 upload hours a month, 90 days hosting
• Cheapest paid plan: Audio, $15 per month billed annually
• Video plan: $25 per month billed annually
• Archive plan: $5 per month

Where it ranks

Buzzsprout is No. 2 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.