Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Podcast.co vs Buzzsprout
Podcast.co
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Professional podcast hosting and distribution
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
- -
Buzzsprout
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Simple and powerful podcast hosting made easy
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Buzzsprout has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions; Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
- They diverge on capability: Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podcast.co and Buzzsprout actually diverge.
| Attribute | Podcast.co | Buzzsprout |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2017 | 2009 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).
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 Podcast.co
- Unlimited hosting
- Podcast websites
- Distribution
- Advanced analytics
- Team collaboration
- YouTube
- GDPR compliant
- UK data centers
Only in Buzzsprout
- Audio optimization
- Automatic distribution
- Episode transcription
- Custom podcast website
- Analytics dashboard
- Magic Mastering
- WordPress
- Secure hosting
Both cover
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- Social media
- SSL encryption
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podcast.co
- Podcast hosting
- Corporate podcastingnot Buzzsprout
- Network hostingnot Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
- Podcast hosting
- Audio and video podcast distributionnot Podcast.co
- Transcription and show notes generationnot Podcast.co
- Podcast analytics and monetisationnot Podcast.co
Both are used for podcast hosting, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Podcast.co
- Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
- Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
- Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads
Buzzsprout
- Upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
- Overage charges apply at plan rate for additional uploads
Pricing, plan by plan
Podcast.co
$19/month- Lite$19/month
- 1 user
- 15,000 monthly downloads
- Basic podcast pages
- Growth$49/month
- 5 users
- 75,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
- Premium$99/month
- Unlimited users
- 200,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
Buzzsprout
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Podcast.co or Buzzsprout better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Buzzsprout at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Buzzsprout?
- Buzzsprout has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Podcast.co and Free for Buzzsprout.
- Does Podcast.co or Buzzsprout run on more platforms?
- Podcast.co runs on Web. Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Buzzsprout for free?
- Yes. Buzzsprout has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podcast.co starts at $19/month.
- What is Podcast.co best used for?
- Podcast.co is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, network hosting. Of those, corporate podcasting and network hosting are not what Buzzsprout is typically brought in for.
- What can Podcast.co do that Buzzsprout cannot?
- Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Distribution, Advanced analytics. Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Both handle Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Social media.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?
All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?
Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.
SourcePodcast.co: What analytics are included?
All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Is transcription included?
Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.
SourcePodcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?
Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.
SourcePodcast.co: Is there a free trial?
Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
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