Software · head to head
Buzzsprout vs Podomatic
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost; Podomatic free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
- They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Podomatic covers Podcast hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Podomatic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Buzzsprout | Podomatic |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
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 Podomatic
- Podcast hosting
- Distribution
- Built-in recording
- Audio editing
- Podcast website
- RSS feed
- Podcast platforms
- Content protection
Both cover
- Social media
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buzzsprout
- Podcast hostingnot Podomatic
- Audio and video podcast distributionnot Podomatic
- Transcription and show notes generationnot Podomatic
- Podcast analytics and monetisationnot Podomatic
Podomatic
- Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Buzzsprout
- Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Buzzsprout
- Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plansnot 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
Podomatic
- Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
- Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
- Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
- Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
- Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored
Pricing, plan by plan
Buzzsprout
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.
Podomatic
Free- FreeFree
- Podcast hosting
- Basic distribution
- Audio player
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 Podomatic if
- You need podcast hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want distribution.
Questions people ask
- Is Buzzsprout or Podomatic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Podomatic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Podomatic?
- Buzzsprout starts at Free and Podomatic at Free.
- Does Buzzsprout or Podomatic run on more platforms?
- Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Podomatic 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 Podomatic is typically brought in for.
- What can Buzzsprout do that Podomatic cannot?
- Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Distribution, Built-in recording, Audio editing. Both handle Social media, Web support.