Buzzsprout pricing: plans, limits and real cost
Buzzsprout starts at $18/month (Audio). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Audio at $18 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Audio at $18 a month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Every plan from the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.
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| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Podcasts | Downloads / month | Upload hours / month | Video podcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | $18/mo | $15/mo | 1 | no cap stated | 6 | not stated | 6 upload hours a month (72 a year on annual billing) |
| Audio + Video | $30/mo | $25/mo | 1 | no cap stated | 6 | yes | Video on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube; 6 upload hours a month |
| Multi-Podcast (5 shows) | $36/mo | $30/mo | 5 | no cap stated | 15 | not stated | Audio, up to 5 podcasts, 15 upload hours a month shared (the 10-podcast and video variants are priced in a selector and not tracked) |
Buzzsprout cost by need
Cheapest fitting Buzzsprout plan, monthly billing.
| Need | Plan | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| a new show (1,000 downloads) | Audio | $18 | $216 |
| 10,000 downloads a month | Audio | $18 | $216 |
| 50,000 downloads a month | Audio | $18 | $216 |
| 150,000 downloads a month | Audio | $18 | $216 |
| 3 podcasts, 10,000 downloads | Multi-Podcast (5 shows) | $36 | $432 |
| a video podcast, 5,000 downloads | Audio + Video | $30 | $360 |
| a daily show (12 upload hours a month) | Multi-Podcast (5 shows) | $36 | $432 |
Stated on the official pages
- Monthly billing: Audio $18, Audio + Video $30, Multi-Podcast $36 a month; 6 upload hours a month (15 on Multi-Podcast) source · 2026-10-18
- Annual billing: Audio $15, Audio + Video $25, Multi-Podcast $30 a month; 72 upload hours a year (180 on Multi-Podcast) source · 2026-10-18
- One podcast on the Audio and Audio + Video plans; Multi-Podcast holds 5 or 10 source · 2026-10-18
- Free start, no credit card required source · 2026-10-18
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Buzzsprout cost?
Buzzsprout starts at $18/month (Audio). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Audio at $18 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Audio at $18 a month.
Does Buzzsprout have a free plan?
No free plan is listed. free plan to try it, no credit card (limits not listed on the pricing page, so not ranked).
Does Buzzsprout limit downloads?
No download cap is stated on the pricing page.
Does Buzzsprout limit upload hours?
Yes: Audio 6 hours a month; Audio + Video 6 hours a month; Multi-Podcast (5 shows) 15 hours a month.
Can I host a video podcast on Buzzsprout?
Yes, on Audio + Video.
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