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Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout is a comprehensive podcast hosting and distribution platform. It handles uploading, hosting, and syndicating your audio and video podcast episodes to major directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Key features include Magic Mastering for automatic audio enhancement, Cohost AI for generating show notes and transcripts, detailed analytics, a customizable podcast website, and tools for monetization through subscriptions and ads. The platform is designed for podcasters of all levels, from beginners to established shows. It simplifies the technical workflow, allowing creators to focus on content. With over 400,000 podcasters served since 2009, it provides robust infrastructure, mobile management, and strong customer support.

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Sep 22, 2026
Audio & Video HostingAutomatic TranscriptsMagic MasteringCohost AI Add-onREST APIIAB Certified StatsCustom WebsiteDirectory Distribution
Product information

Everything worth knowing about Buzzsprout

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Podcast Hosting
Get your audio + video episodes online and out to the world. Upload once; Buzzsprout sends your video podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and your audio to 15+ other directories.
Magic Mastering
Automatically enhance your audio with studio-level sound. Removes background noise, balances levels, and removes filler words.
Cohost AI
AI-powered assistant (paid add-on) to automatically generate episode titles, descriptions, chapter markers, show notes, transcripts, and social posts.
Podcast Statistics
IAB 2.2 Certified analytics with bot filtering. Track growth, compare episodes, and see listener demographics for both audio and video from one dashboard.
Customizable Podcast Website
Create an SEO-optimized podcast website with transcripts, RSS feed, and directory links. Supports custom domain names.
Technical capabilities
REST API for Automation
Purpose-built REST API for reading podcast details, listing episodes, and creating/updating episodes programmatically. Authentication via API token.
API Versioning & Rate Limits
API is versioned (currently v1) with backward-incompatible changes marked. Includes rate limits and uses ETag/Last-Modified headers for efficient polling.
Must watch videos
Get Your Podcast on iHeart in One Click
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Tutorial1:28
Get Your Podcast on iHeart in One Click
Buzzsprout now lets you submit your podcast to iHeartRadio in one click. You don't have to copy your RSS feed or fill out a separate submission form. In this Buzzcast clip, we explain why iHeartRadio is worth adding to your podcast distribution, where listeners use iHeart, and how Buzzsprout’s new one-click submission makes it easier to reach listeners across more podcast apps. To submit your podcast to iHeartRadio with Buzzsprout: 1. Log in to your Buzzsprout account. 2.Open the Directories page. 3. Find iHeartRadio. 4. Click Get Listed. Buzzsprout will submit your show to iHeartRadio. Once your podcast is listed, iHeartRadio will automatically receive new episodes through your podcast’s RSS feed.
Get video into Apple Podcasts (2026)
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Tutorial3:48
Get video into Apple Podcasts (2026)
Sign up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/sign_up Podcast name generator: https://www.buzzsprout.com/podcast-name-generator I’ll walk you through how to get a video podcast listed in Apple Podcasts using Buzzsprout, using Apple’s preferred HLS video workflow. 00:00 Why video on Apple Podcasts matters 00:30 Difference between video on Youtube and Apple Podcast 00:57 Sign up for Buzzsprout 01:07 Fill out podcast info 1:33 Upload your first episode 1:57 Submit to Apple Podcasts 2:15 Claim podcast on Apple Podcasts Connect 2:49 Create API key + Submit 3:23 Submit to other podcast apps
Why podcast transcripts matter more than ever
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Tutorial2:15
Why podcast transcripts matter more than ever
Podcast transcripts have gone from being a nice extra to one of the most useful tools you can have for your show. They help make your podcast more accessible, give search engines and AI tools more context about what you covered, and make it much easier to reuse the work you already put into each episode. At Buzzsprout, we’ve been working on transcripts for years because we think they make podcasting better for both creators and listeners. And as more apps support transcripts, they’re only becoming more valuable. If you’ve never really paid attention to transcripts before, now’s a good time to start.

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype
Launch a New Podcast
Step-by-step guides and easy setup to get your first episode live.
Grow an Existing Show
Leverage advanced statistics and wide distribution to reach new listeners.
Video Podcast Distribution
Upload video once and syndicate to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
Podcast Monetization
Use Subscriptions, Buzzsprout Ads, or Dynamic Content for sponsorships.
Podcast Automation
Use the REST API to automate uploads and manage your workflow.
Team Collaboration
Unlimited team members on every plan for collaborative podcasting.
Podcast Website Hosting
Get a customizable, SEO-optimized website with your own domain.
What's great
  • Extremely beginner-friendly and easy to use
  • Excellent, highly-rated customer support
  • Generous 90-day free trial with no credit card
  • Automatic high-quality transcripts for SEO
Technical strengths
  • IAB 2.2 certified podcast statistics with bot filtering
  • RESTful API with token auth and ETag polling support
  • Podcast Standards Project certified
Where it falls short
  • Upload hours don't roll over between months
  • Free plan episodes are only hosted for 90 days
  • Advanced AI features (Cohost AI, Magic Mastering) are paid add-ons
  • Annual plans have a fixed upload quota with no overage option
Technical limitations
  • API is polling-only, no webhook support
  • Overage billing at plan's hourly rate
For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A
You can keep publishing. The extra time is billed at your plan's hourly rate on your next invoice.

Traffic Insights

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Stable

Traffic has remained stable.

Honest pricing

No sneaky tiers, no “contact sales”

Here's who each plan is actually for — and where the hidden charges might hit.

Free
Free

Individuals

  • 2 hours of free uploads per month
  • 90-day episode hosting
  • no paid add-ons or video distribution
Audio Podcast
Most picked
$12/mo

Individuals

  • 3 hours of uploads per month
  • unlimited episodes
  • 1 podcast
  • all premium features except video distribution and add-ons
Audio + Video
$18/mo

Individuals

  • 6 hours of uploads per month
  • unlimited episodes
  • 1 podcast
  • video distribution to Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • and YouTube
Multi-Podcast (5)
$24/mo

Teams

  • 12 hours of shared uploads per month
  • up to 5 podcasts
  • all premium features
Multi-Podcast (10)
$48/mo

Teams

  • 24 hours of shared uploads per month
  • up to 10 podcasts
  • all premium features
View Full Plans & Pricing on Buzzsprout

Official pricing, checkout, and plan upgrades are handled directly on buzzsprout.com.

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