Software · head to head
RedCircle vs Buzzsprout
RedCircle
Software
Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month; Buzzsprout upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
- They diverge on capability: RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RedCircle and Buzzsprout actually diverge.
| Attribute | RedCircle | Buzzsprout |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 RedCircle
- Unlimited hosting
- Distribution
- Sponsorship marketplace
- Analytics
- Podcast website
- Monetization
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
Only in Buzzsprout
- Audio optimization
- Automatic distribution
- Episode transcription
- Custom podcast website
- Analytics dashboard
- Magic Mastering
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
Both cover
- Social media
- Privacy controls
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RedCircle
- Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloadsnot Buzzsprout
- Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplacesnot Buzzsprout
- Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodesnot Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
- Podcast hostingnot RedCircle
- Audio and video podcast distributionnot RedCircle
- Transcription and show notes generationnot RedCircle
- Podcast analytics and monetisationnot RedCircle
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
RedCircle
- The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
- The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
- The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
- Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
- Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
- Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
- Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
- A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
- The trial is 7 days
Buzzsprout
- Upload hours do not carry over monthly; unused allocation lost
- Overage charges apply at plan rate for additional uploads
Pricing, plan by plan
RedCircle
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited hosting
- Automatic distribution
- Sponsorship opportunities
Buzzsprout
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Buzzsprout review.
Which should you pick?
Choose RedCircle if
- You need unlimited hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want distribution.
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 RedCircle or Buzzsprout better?
- Neither clearly leads. RedCircle starts at Free and Buzzsprout at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RedCircle or Buzzsprout?
- RedCircle starts at Free and Buzzsprout at Free.
- Does RedCircle or Buzzsprout run on more platforms?
- RedCircle runs on Web, Ios, Android. Buzzsprout runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use RedCircle for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is RedCircle best used for?
- RedCircle is most often used for hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads, monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces, selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodes. Of those, hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads and monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces are not what Buzzsprout is typically brought in for.
- What can RedCircle do that Buzzsprout cannot?
- RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Sponsorship marketplace, Analytics. Buzzsprout covers Audio optimization, Automatic distribution, Episode transcription, Custom podcast website. Both handle Social media, Privacy controls, Web support, Ios support.