Buzzsprout's setup simplicity and responsive support make it a common first host for new podcasters, and its analytics are more digestible than some competitors'. Power users doing heavy video-podcasting may want Riverside/Transistor's deeper tooling instead.
Buzzsprout
Free, then from $12/mo
Beginner-friendly podcast hosting platform with automatic distribution to major podcast apps and clear analytics.
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Strengths
Ease of Use
88
Value
84
Features
78
Support
82
Pricing
Starter
Free
- Core features
- Community support
- Limited usage
Pro
Free, then from $12/mo
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO & advanced security
- Custom contracts
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