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Buzzsprout vs Stitcher
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost; Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023
- They diverge on capability: Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Stitcher covers Podcast streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buzzsprout and Stitcher actually diverge.
| Attribute | Buzzsprout | Stitcher |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
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 Stitcher
- Podcast streaming
- Original content
- Ad-free
- Offline listening
- Recommendations
- Smart speakers
- Car systems
- 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 Stitcher
- Audio and video podcast distributionnot Stitcher
- Transcription and show notes generationnot Stitcher
- Podcast analytics and monetisationnot Stitcher
Stitcher
- Podcast listeningnot Buzzsprout
- Audio entertainmentnot 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
Stitcher
- Service discontinued August 29, 2023
- No longer available for download or use
Pricing, plan by plan
Buzzsprout
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.
Stitcher
Free- FreeFree
- Free podcasts
- Ad-supported
- Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Exclusives
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 Stitcher if
- You need podcast streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- You also want original content.
Questions people ask
- Is Buzzsprout or Stitcher better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buzzsprout starts at Free and Stitcher at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buzzsprout or Stitcher?
- Buzzsprout starts at Free and Stitcher at Free.
- Does Buzzsprout or Stitcher run on more platforms?
- Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile. Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- 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 Stitcher is typically brought in for.
- What can Buzzsprout do that Stitcher cannot?
- Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?
No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.
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