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Buzzsprout vs Squadcast

Buzzsprout logo

Buzzsprout

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Squadcast

Video & Audio Production

Professional remote recording for podcasters

From
$12/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; Squadcast free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Squadcast covers Local recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Squadcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Buzzsprout and Squadcast differ
AttributeBuzzsproutSquadcast
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Desktop
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingVideo & Audio Production
Founded20092017

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 Squadcast

  • Local recording
  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Buzzsprout

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

Squadcast

  • Remote podcast recording with per-editor hour-based billingnot 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

Squadcast

  • Free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • Hobbyist plan monthly price of $24 per person rises to $35 per person if paid monthly instead of annually
  • Recording hour rollover is capped at twice the plan's monthly hour allotment

Pricing, plan by plan

Buzzsprout

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.

Squadcast

$12/month
  • Indie$12/month
    • 5 hours recording
    • Audio only
    • Up to 3 guests
  • Creator$20/month
    • 10 hours recording
    • Audio + Video
    • Up to 5 guests
  • Studio$44/month
    • 25 hours recording
    • All features
    • Up to 9 guests

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 Squadcast if

  • You need local recording.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want progressive upload.
Squadcast review

Questions people ask

Is Buzzsprout or Squadcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Squadcast at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Squadcast?
Buzzsprout has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buzzsprout and $12/month for Squadcast.
Does Buzzsprout or Squadcast run on more platforms?
Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
Yes. Buzzsprout has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Squadcast starts at $12/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 Squadcast is typically brought in for.
What can Buzzsprout do that Squadcast cannot?
Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Squadcast covers Local recording, Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing. Both handle Web support.
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