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Buzzsprout vs Megaphone

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Buzzsprout

Software

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Megaphone

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and monetization

From
On request
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; Megaphone there is no free tier; the entry Professional plan starts at $99 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Megaphone actually diverge.

Attributes where Buzzsprout and Megaphone differ
AttributeBuzzsproutMegaphone
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20092015

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 Buzzsprout

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

Only in Megaphone

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Targeted advertising
  • Advanced analytics
  • Network management
  • API access
  • Advertising networks
  • CMS systems

Both cover

  • Spotify
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Buzzsprout

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

Megaphone

  • Enterprise podcast hosting and distribution for publishers and networksnot Buzzsprout
  • Dynamic ad insertion and campaign management across a back cataloguenot Buzzsprout
  • Podcast measurement and reporting for large teamsnot 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

Megaphone

  • There is no free tier; the entry Professional plan starts at $99 per month
  • The Enterprise plan is custom priced and requires requesting a quote
  • Access to the Megaphone API and the Metrics Export Service is Enterprise only
  • Live chat support on the Professional plan is limited to 4am to 9pm Monday to Friday Eastern Time
  • Monetisation runs through the Spotify Audience Network rather than an open marketplace

Pricing, plan by plan

Buzzsprout

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.

Megaphone

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Dynamic ad insertion
    • Advanced 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.
Buzzsprout review

Choose Megaphone if

  • You need enterprise hosting.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Megaphone review

Questions people ask

Is Buzzsprout or Megaphone better?
Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Megaphone at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Megaphone?
Buzzsprout has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buzzsprout and On request for Megaphone.
Does Buzzsprout or Megaphone run on more platforms?
Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Megaphone runs on Web.
Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
Yes. Buzzsprout has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaphone starts at On request.
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 Megaphone is typically brought in for.
What can Buzzsprout do that Megaphone cannot?
Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Targeted advertising, Advanced analytics. Both handle Spotify, Web support.
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