Buzzsprout Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Buzzsprout pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $79 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Buzzsprout offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Basic, Premium, Pro. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/month, Basic at $19/month, Premium at $39/month. The Basic plan is single podcast creators.
Compared to other podcast hosting software, Buzzsprout is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
All Buzzsprout Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free monthlyHours: 4 | Free | Free 0 | Getting started |
| Basic monthlyHours: 15 | $19 /month | $228 /month | Single podcast creators |
| Premium monthlyHours: 35 | $39 /month | $468 /month | Active podcasters |
| Pro | $79 /month | $948 /month | Podcast networks |
View all features by plan
Free
- 4 hours/month upload
Basic
- 15 hours/month upload
- Podcast website
Premium
- 35 hours/month upload
- Multiple podcasts
Pro
- Unlimited hours
- Podcast network
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Buzzsprout really free?
Yes, Buzzsprout offers a free plan where you can upload and publish episodes, but episodes are automatically deleted after 90 days. Paid plans keep episodes indefinitely.
02 How does the upload hour limit work?
Each plan has a monthly upload limit (4, 15, or 35 hours). This is the total duration of new episodes you can upload each month, not storage or downloads.
03 What is Magic Mastering?
Magic Mastering is an optional add-on ($6-12/month) that automatically levels your audio, reduces noise, and optimizes sound quality for podcasting.
04 Can I host multiple podcasts on Buzzsprout?
Multiple podcasts are supported on annual plans ($399/year for 5 podcasts, $799/year for 10 podcasts). Monthly plans support one podcast.
05 Does Buzzsprout offer annual discounts?
Yes, annual plans start at $199/year and include more upload hours and support for multiple podcasts, offering better value than monthly billing.
06 What is Cohost AI?
Cohost AI is an add-on ($10-20/month) that uses AI to generate episode titles, summaries, transcripts, and chapter markers automatically.