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Buzzsprout vs ESPN+

Buzzsprout logo

Buzzsprout

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ESPN+ logo

ESPN+

Media & Entertainment

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Buzzsprout has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost; ESPN+ the App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, ESPN+ covers Live sports.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and ESPN+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Buzzsprout and ESPN+ differ
AttributeBuzzsproutESPN+
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingMedia & Entertainment
Founded20092018

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

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 ESPN+

  • Live sports
  • Original shows
  • Exclusive content
  • Replays
  • Analysis
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

Both cover

  • 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 ESPN+
  • Audio and video podcast distributionnot ESPN+
  • Transcription and show notes generationnot ESPN+
  • Podcast analytics and monetisationnot ESPN+

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Buzzsprout
  • Live event watchingnot 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

ESPN+

  • The App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.

Pricing, plan by plan

Buzzsprout

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.

ESPN+

$10.99/month
  • ESPN+$10.99/month
    • Live sports
    • Exclusive content
    • Original shows
  • Bundle$13.99/month
    • ESPN+
    • Disney+
    • Hulu

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.
Buzzsprout review

Choose ESPN+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original shows.
ESPN+ review

Questions people ask

Is Buzzsprout or ESPN+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and ESPN+ at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or ESPN+?
Buzzsprout has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buzzsprout and $10.99/month for ESPN+.
Does Buzzsprout or ESPN+ run on more platforms?
Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
Yes. Buzzsprout has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month.
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 ESPN+ is typically brought in for.
What can Buzzsprout do that ESPN+ cannot?
Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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