Hosting limits4 of 20
Publishing22 of 28
Ads and stats6 of 13
Your data21 of 21
Price2 of 18
podcast host · Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Podcast host with unlimited episodes, automatic transcripts, IAB 2.2 certification and a public API on every plan.
In short
- The Audio plan costs $15 a month when billed annually, for one podcast1.
- Uploads are capped at 72 hours a year on the Audio plan card1.
- Episodes are unlimited, transcripts are automatic on paid plans, and team members are unlimited1.
- A dashboard tool walks you through placing a 301 redirect when you move away7.
- The free plan gives 2 upload hours a month and hosts episodes for 90 days1.
Buzzsprout suits one-show podcasters who want simple tools, automatic transcripts and a documented way out: it has an import tool, a dashboard 301 redirect and a bulk audio download4,5,7. The catch: the Audio plan caps uploads at 72 hours a year and covers one podcast, and a private feed is not offered1,6.
Best for: Beginners who publish a single show on a steady schedule.
Where the points come from
Hosting limits 4 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited episodes | YesThe Audio plan card lists Unlimited Episodes, and no total storage limit appears on the pricing page1. | 4 / 4 |
| No monthly upload cap | NoThe Audio card says up to 72 hours a year; the FAQ describes a monthly allotment of upload hours. Any cap makes it false1. | 0 / 6 |
| No download cap | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pricing page or home page1,3. | 0 / 6 |
| More than one show | NoPricing FAQ: Audio and Audio + Video cover one podcast; Multi-Podcast at $30 covers five or ten1. | 0 / 4 |
Publishing 22 of 28 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Directory submission guides | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon MusicHelp guides: Buzzsprout submits to Apple Podcasts; Spotify and Amazon Music listings come from the Directories page; the YouTube guide says episodes appear on YouTube Music10,11,12,13. | 4 / 4 |
| Private podcasts | NoHelp article: a private podcast is not exactly possible, since anyone with the feed address can download. Subscription episodes go into the public feed6,8. | 0 / 6 |
| Video podcasts | YesAudio + Video plan, $25 a month, publishes video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube at 1080p1. | 4 / 4 |
| Automatic transcripts | YesTranscripts are created automatically for new episodes on paid plans at no extra cost1. | 3 / 3 |
| Team members | YesUnlimited team members are listed on paid plans; the features page says as many people as you want can manage a show1,2. | 4 / 4 |
| Public API | YesThe API page says API access is included on every Buzzsprout plan and links public documentation9. | 3 / 3 |
| Show website and player | YesThe Audio plan lists a Premium Website; the features page describes a free podcast website and an embeddable player1,2. | 4 / 4 |
Ads and stats 6 of 13 points
Your data 21 of 21 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Import from another host | YesAfter upgrading, 'Copy your remaining episodes' imports all episodes from your RSS feed4. | 7 / 7 |
| Redirect when you leave | YesSettings > Podcast Settings > Redirect tab sets a 301 redirect to your new feed and downgrades to the free plan7. | 8 / 8 |
| Download your files | YesSettings > Backup zips all episode audio files and emails a download link5. | 6 / 6 |
Price 2 of 18 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan that publishes | Not publishedA free plan gives 2 upload hours a month and 90-day hosting. No page says whether it lists shows in public directories1,3. | 0 / 8 |
| Cheapest paid plan | $15/moAudio plan, $15 a month when billed annually. The $5 Archive plan takes no new uploads1. | 2 / 10 |
The rule behind each line: how we score podcast hosts.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 podcast | Free1 | $0 | 2 upload hours a month; episodes hosted 90 days |
| Audio1 podcast | $15/month, billed annually1 | $15 | 72 upload hours a year; unlimited episodes |
| Audio + Video1 podcast | $25/month, billed annually1 | $25 | Adds video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube |
| Multi-Podcast5 or 10 podcasts | $30/month, billed annually1 | $30 | 180 upload hours a year, shared across shows |
Prices show 'when billed annually'; the page gives no separate monthly-billed price. The $5 Archive plan keeps a show live without new uploads, so it is not counted1.
Strengths
- Unlimited episodes and unlimited team members on paid plans1.
- Transcripts are created automatically for new episodes on paid plans at no extra cost1.
- Buzzsprout says it is IAB 2.2 certified2.
- Dashboard 301 redirect, import of existing episodes and a bulk audio download are all documented4,5,7.
- API access is included on every plan9.
Limits
- The Audio plan card lists up to 72 upload hours a year1.
- Audio and Audio + Video plans cover one podcast; five or ten shows need the $30 plan1.
- Buzzsprout says a private podcast is not possible, because anyone with the feed address can download episodes6.
- Extra upload time is billed at the plan's hourly rate; annual plans have a fixed allowance and cannot add more1.
- The free plan hosts episodes for 90 days only1.
What Buzzsprout says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Buzzsprout says it is IAB 2.2 certified to the IAB Tech Lab's highest standard2.
Other podcast hosts
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RSS.comCreators who want a free start and AI transcripts included72/100$15/mocheapest paid plan - 4
AcastCreators who want free hosting or plan to sell ads through the host's marketplace67/100$14.99/mocheapest paid plan
Sources
- Buzzsprout pricing, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Buzzsprout features, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Buzzsprout, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Moving Your Podcast to Buzzsprout, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Can I back up my podcast?, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Can I have a private podcast?, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How do I move to a new host?, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Buzzsprout Subscriptions, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Buzzsprout API, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How do I submit my audio podcast to YouTube?, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Claim Your Amazon Music Listing, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Submitting to Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Claim Your Spotify Listing, Buzzsprout. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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