Buzzsprout Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and cost analysis
Buzzsprout has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month (Audio) and go up to $30/month.
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All Buzzsprout Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Getting started |
| What's included at Free Best for: Getting started
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| Audio | $15 /user/month | — | Easiest way to get started |
| What's included at Audio Best for: Easiest way to get started
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| Audio + Video | $25 /user/month | — | Audio and video from the same place |
| What's included at Audio + Video Best for: Audio and video from the same place
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| Multi-Podcast | $30 /user/month | — | Scaling with multiple podcasts |
| What's included at Multi-Podcast Best for: Scaling with multiple podcasts
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Free
- Host your podcast for free
- No credit card required
- Try before you buy
Audio
- Upload up to 72 hrs/yr
- Unlimited Episodes
- Premium Website
- Advanced Stats
- Listed in Podcast Directories
- All Premium Features
Audio + Video
- Upload up to 72 hrs/yr
- Publish video on Apple Podcasts
- 1080p Video Resolution
- Listed in Podcast Directories
- All Premium Features
Multi-Podcast
- Up to 5 or 10 podcasts
- Upload up to 180 hrs/yr
- Audio and Audio + Video media types
- All Premium Features
What does Buzzsprout actually cost you?
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List price by tier (annualized, per seat)
Per-seat list price across Buzzsprout's plans, annualized. Custom-priced tiers show a hatched bar.
Buyers actually pay a median of $168/yr for Buzzsprout contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=17). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.
Buzzsprout costs Free to $30 per month as of June 2026, with 4 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Audio at $15/month, Audio + Video at $25/month, and Multi-Podcast at $30/month. The median contract is $168/year based on 17 verified purchases.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Buzzsprout offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Audio, Audio + Video, Multi-Podcast. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Audio at $15/user/month, Audio + Video at $25/user/month, Multi-Podcast at $30/user/month. The Audio plan is easiest way to get started.
Compared to other podcast hosting software, Buzzsprout is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
- Median contract: $168/yr from 17 purchases
- 4 documented hidden costs beyond list price
How much does Buzzsprout cost?
Buzzsprout Pricing Overview
Buzzsprout has 4 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $30/month. The Free plan is free and is best for getting started. The Audio plan costs $15/month, best for easiest way to get started. The Audio + Video plan costs $25/month, best for audio and video from the same place. The Multi-Podcast plan costs $30/month, best for scaling with multiple podcasts.
The median Buzzsprout customer pays $168/year based on 17 verified purchases.
There are at least 4 documented hidden costs beyond Buzzsprout's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.
This pricing was last verified in June 7, 2026 from 2 independent sources.
Buzzsprout pricing starts at $19/mo.
How Buzzsprout Pricing Compares
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What Companies Actually Pay for Buzzsprout
The median Buzzsprout buyer pays $168/year based on 17 verified purchase transactions.
How Buzzsprout Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzsprout | Free | $30/month |
| Captivate | $19/month | $99/month |
| Simplecast | Free | $35/month |
| Spotify for Podcasters | Custom | Custom |
| Transistor | Free | $199/month |
| Libsyn | $12/Audio Uploads: 3hr per Month | $150/Audio Uploads: 3hr per Month |
Detailed pricing comparisons:
Buzzsprout Price History
Pricing changes CostBench has tracked for Buzzsprout, verified across 2 snapshots going back to 2026Q2.
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Buzzsprout price decrease
Highest tier decreased from $79 to $30/month
-62.03% -
Buzzsprout tier renamed
"Basic" renamed to "Audio"
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Buzzsprout tier renamed
"Premium" renamed to "Audio + Video"
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Buzzsprout tier renamed
"Pro" renamed to "Multi-Podcast"
Price decreased 62% over 0.5 years
Buzzsprout Pricing FAQ
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?
Yes. The Multi-Podcast plan ($30/month) is designed for hosting more than one show from a single account. The Free, Audio ($15/month), and Audio + Video ($25/month) plans are built around running a single podcast.
05 Does Buzzsprout offer annual discounts?
Buzzsprout's published plans are billed monthly — Audio at $15/month, Audio + Video at $25/month, and Multi-Podcast at $30/month. For any annual prepay savings, check the current rates on Buzzsprout's pricing page, since annual discounts aren't reflected in the standard monthly tiers.
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.
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