Software · head to head
Buzzsprout vs Audioboom
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Audioboom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Buzzsprout | Audioboom |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Buzzsprout
- Audio optimization
- Automatic distribution
- Episode transcription
- Custom podcast website
- Analytics dashboard
- Magic Mastering
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Distribution
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Analytics
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Email services
Both cover
- Social media
- Privacy controls
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buzzsprout
- Podcast hostingnot Audioboom
- Audio and video podcast distributionnot Audioboom
- Transcription and show notes generationnot Audioboom
- Podcast analytics and monetisationnot Audioboom
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot Buzzsprout
- Podcast distributionnot Buzzsprout
- Monetizationnot Buzzsprout
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Buzzsprout
- Upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
- Overage charges apply at plan rate for additional uploads
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Buzzsprout
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Buzzsprout if
- You need audio optimization.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want automatic distribution.
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want distribution.
Questions people ask
- Is Buzzsprout or Audioboom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Audioboom?
- Buzzsprout starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
- Does Buzzsprout or Audioboom run on more platforms?
- Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Buzzsprout best used for?
- Buzzsprout is most often used for podcast hosting, audio and video podcast distribution, transcription and show notes generation, podcast analytics and monetisation. Of those, podcast hosting and audio and video podcast distribution are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
- What can Buzzsprout do that Audioboom cannot?
- Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Social media, Privacy controls, Web support, Ios support.