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| Your shortlist | HostingBuzzsprout |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free, then $180/yr |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (7)
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| Shows on entry plan | 1Source · 2026-09-05 |
| Upload allowance | 120 minutes/monthSource · 2026-09-05 |
| Download allowance | Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05 |
| Pricing model | Audio plans: monthly upload allowance or an annual poolSource · 2026-09-05 |
| The verdict | A straightforward publishing workflow for a first show. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | One-show hosts who want a simple publish screen and a person who writes back. |
| Not the best fit | Networks needing unlimited feeds or more than ten shows on one shared plan. |
| The gotcha | Monthly upload allowances do not roll over. Annual plans use an annual pool, and extra shows require the appropriate plan. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Monthly audio plans are $19, $39 and $79 for 6, 15 and 35 hours. Annual audio plans cost $180, $360 and $780. Optional Magic Mastering and Cohost AI each cost $60, $120 or $240/year on the corresponding annual tier. Video plans are separate. |
| Category | Hosting |
| Tool type | Podcast hosting |
| Also listed in | Monetization |
| Revenue methods | Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds |
| Monetization requirements | Earning through Buzzsprout Ads depends on eligibility in a Buzzsprout hosting account. Buying ads is a separate workflow. |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Buzzsprout |