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Buzzsprout vs Podcorn

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Buzzsprout

Software

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Podcorn

Software

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost; Podcorn the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up
  • They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Podcorn actually diverge.

Attributes where Buzzsprout and Podcorn differ
AttributeBuzzsproutPodcorn
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20092019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Payment processing
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Payment processors

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Buzzsprout

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

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Buzzsprout
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Buzzsprout
  • Native advertisingnot Buzzsprout
  • Brand partnershipsnot 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

Podcorn

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up

Pricing, plan by plan

Buzzsprout

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

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 Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.
Podcorn review

Questions people ask

Is Buzzsprout or Podcorn better?
Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Podcorn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Podcorn?
Buzzsprout starts at Free and Podcorn at Free.
Does Buzzsprout or Podcorn run on more platforms?
Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Podcorn runs on Web.
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 Podcorn is typically brought in for.
What can Buzzsprout do that Podcorn cannot?
Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Both handle Web support.
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