Buzzsprout
Hostcomplex score
5.3/10Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting company that sells tools for publishing, distributing, promoting, measuring and monetizing podcasts. Its service includes audio and video podcast hosting, along with features for managing and growing a show.
Buzzsprout plans compared
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5.3/10
- Podcasts
- 1 podcasts
- Downloads
- –
- Price
- $18.00/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Buzzsprout |
|---|---|
| API | Yes |
| VAT | Excl. VAT |
| Podcasts (entry plan) | 1 podcasts |
| Billing | Maandelijks, Jaarlijks |
| Support | E-mail, Forum, Kennisbank |
| Podcast website | Yes |
| YouTube publishing | Yes |
| AI tools | No |
| Chapters | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Website/support language | Engels |
| Recording/editing | No |
| Switching (RSS import) | Yes |
| Episode scheduling | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Distribution to platforms | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio |
| Embeddable player | Yes |
| 301 redirect when leaving | Yes |
| Team members (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Upload limit (entry plan) | 6 uur/mnd |
| Own domain | Yes |
| IAB-certified stats | Yes |
| Pricing model | Abonnement |
| Video podcasts | Yes |
| Ad marketplace | Yes |
| Paid subscriptions | Yes |
| Private podcasts | No |
| Listener support (donations) | Yes |
About Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout says it has helped podcasters since 2009. The service is operated by Higher Pixels, Inc., which is based in Jacksonville, Florida, in the United States. No separate parent company is confirmed.
Buzzsprout is known for an approachable publishing workflow, podcast distribution, analytics, a podcast website and an embeddable player. The company also says it has contributed to podcasting standards initiatives and publishes podcast-industry statistics.
What Buzzsprout offers
Podcast hosting
Audio podcast hosting includes RSS feeds, episode publishing and scheduling, distribution to podcast platforms, analytics, and a podcast website with an embeddable player. Our comparison lists a free plan and an entry plan with an allowance of six upload hours per month. Podcast migration by RSS import is also listed.
Video podcast hosting
Buzzsprout supports video podcast publishing and distribution to supported platforms. Audio can also be distributed to other podcast directories, which may suit creators publishing both video and audio versions of a show.
Podcast monetization
Monetization options include Listener Support, paid podcast Subscriptions and Buzzsprout Ads. These tools are for podcasters who want to accept listener contributions, offer paid content or explore advertising.
Production and promotion tools
Optional Magic Mastering and Cohost AI sit alongside features such as transcripts, Visual Soundbites and Dynamic Content. The service also offers a mobile app, WordPress plugin and API. Buzzsprout’s dashboard is web-based and in English.
Servers and support
Buzzsprout says its primary data and servers are hosted on Amazon Web Services in the US East (Northern Virginia) region. It also says some listener traffic is routed through AWS CloudFront and Cloudflare. No other server locations are confirmed here.
Technical support is available by email. Buzzsprout does not publish support hours or a guaranteed response schedule. Its About page reports email-response statistics but does not state service hours.
Who Buzzsprout suits
Buzzsprout is aimed at podcasters who want hosting, publishing, distribution and show-management tools in one service. Its website, player and monetization features may also suit creators who want to promote a show or earn from it without assembling separate podcast tools.
Look elsewhere if you need a private podcast feature: our comparison lists that as unavailable. Also compare upload allowances and bandwidth terms if you publish frequently or expect high listening volumes. Buzzsprout provides podcast hosting rather than recording or editing tools.
Read our full Buzzsprout review for our assessment. You can also compare providers in our podcast hosting comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buzzsprout based?
Buzzsprout is operated by Higher Pixels, Inc., which is based in Jacksonville, Florida, in the United States.
What does Buzzsprout sell?
Buzzsprout sells podcast hosting for audio and video shows, plus tools for distribution, analytics, promotion and monetization. Its features include an RSS feed, podcast website, embeddable player and optional production tools.
Does Buzzsprout offer video podcast hosting?
Yes. Buzzsprout offers video podcast publishing and distribution to supported platforms, as well as audio distribution to other podcast directories.
Can I pay monthly or annually?
Both monthly and annual billing are listed in our comparison. Buzzsprout describes its service as a subscription, with billing in advance; check the current account terms for the details that apply to your plan.
