Buzzsprout vs Transistor

Buzzsprout8.8Visit Transistor7.0Visit

Higher score Buzzsprout #2 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Buzzsprout

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Transistor #11 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 7.0/10 From $19/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Transistor

• Buzzsprout fits best

  Established creators prioritizing analytics and reach

• Transistor fits best

  Networks needing unlimited shows and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Buzzsprout 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Transistor 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.0
Ranking	#2 in Podcast Hosting Platforms	#11 in Podcast Hosting Platforms
Best for	Established creators prioritizing analytics and reach	Networks needing unlimited shows and collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/mo (best)	$19/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	20 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buzzsprout 3/4 · Transistor 4/4
RSS feed	✓	✓
Monetization tools	✓	✓
Private podcasts	—	✓ (best)
Video podcast support	✓	✓
Specs
Directory distribution	Major directories	Major directories
Monthly upload hours	6 hours/mo	Not published
Analytics level	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	IAB-certified advanced analytics and podcast directory distribution Audio and video publishing to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Monetization tools, transcripts, websites, and embeddable players	Unlimited podcasts and team collaborators under one account Advanced analytics, API access, and private podcast feeds Video hosting, dynamic ads, transcription, and broad integrations
Cons	Free episodes expire after 90 days True private RSS feeds are not supported Video publishing starts at the $30-per-month plan	No free plan; subscriptions start at $19 per month Monthly download limits range from 20K to 250K by plan Video podcast access is beta and limited to opted-in Professional customers or higher
Our verdict	Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting platform for independent creators, organizations, and businesses. It generates and updates podcast RSS feeds, hosts episodes, distributes shows to major podcast directories, and provides podcast websites and… Read the review →	Transistor is a paid podcast hosting platform for independent podcasters, businesses, organizations, and podcast networks. It supports unlimited podcasts under one account, generates RSS feeds, distributes audio and video podcasts to major… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Buzzsprout — where it wins

  • IAB-certified advanced analytics and podcast directory distribution
  • Audio and video publishing to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
  • Monetization tools, transcripts, websites, and embeddable players

  Where it doesn't

  • Free episodes expire after 90 days
  • True private RSS feeds are not supported
  • Video publishing starts at the $30-per-month plan

• Transistor — where it wins

  • Unlimited podcasts and team collaborators under one account
  • Advanced analytics, API access, and private podcast feeds
  • Video hosting, dynamic ads, transcription, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $19 per month
  • Monthly download limits range from 20K to 250K by plan
  • Video podcast access is beta and limited to opted-in Professional customers or higher

• Buzzsprout8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual)

  A mature podcast host for creators who value analytics, reach, and multiple publishing options.

  Visit BuzzsproutFull verdict →
• Transistor7.0/10 · From $19/mo · 14-day trial

  A capable multi-show host for teams, with advanced tools but no free plan.

  Visit TransistorFull verdict →