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Buzzsprout vs Stitcher

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Buzzsprout

Software

Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
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Stitcher

Software

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-

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.

Attributes where Buzzsprout and Stitcher differ
AttributeBuzzsproutStitcher
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
Founded20092007

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

Free

No 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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