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Audible vs Buzzsprout

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Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Buzzsprout

Software

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Buzzsprout has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Audible auto renews monthly and must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current membership period, per the App Store listing; Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
  • They diverge on capability: Audible covers Audiobooks, Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audible and Buzzsprout actually diverge.

Attributes where Audible and Buzzsprout differ
AttributeAudibleBuzzsprout
Starting price$7.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Desktop, KindleWeb, Mobile
Founded19952009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audible

  • Audiobooks
  • Podcasts
  • Originals
  • Offline listening
  • Amazon Echo
  • Kindle
  • Apple Watch
  • Family library

Only in Buzzsprout

  • Audio optimization
  • Automatic distribution
  • Episode transcription
  • Custom podcast website
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Magic Mastering
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Buzzsprout
  • Podcast consumptionnot Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout

  • Podcast hostingnot Audible
  • Audio and video podcast distributionnot Audible
  • Transcription and show notes generationnot Audible
  • Podcast analytics and monetisationnot Audible

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audible

  • Auto renews monthly and must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current membership period, per the App Store listing
  • Renewal is charged at the rate of the selected plan within 24 hours before the end of each membership period, per the App Store listing

Buzzsprout

  • Upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
  • Overage charges apply at plan rate for additional uploads

Pricing, plan by plan

Audible

$7.95/month
  • Plus$7.95/month
    • Plus catalog
    • Podcasts
  • Premium Plus$14.95/month
    • 1 credit/month
    • Plus catalog

Buzzsprout

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Audible if

  • You need audiobooks.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle.
  • You also want podcasts.
Audible review

Choose Buzzsprout if

  • You need audio optimization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic distribution.
Buzzsprout review

Questions people ask

Is Audible or Buzzsprout better?
Neither clearly leads. Audible starts at $7.95/month and Buzzsprout at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audible or Buzzsprout?
Buzzsprout has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.95/month for Audible and Free for Buzzsprout.
Does Audible or Buzzsprout run on more platforms?
Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle. Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
Yes. Buzzsprout has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Audible starts at $7.95/month.
What is Audible best used for?
Audible is most often used for audiobook listening, podcast consumption. Of those, audiobook listening and podcast consumption are not what Buzzsprout is typically brought in for.
What can Audible do that Buzzsprout cannot?
Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Offline listening. Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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