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Buzzsprout Review

Podcast hosting with Cohost AI and Magic Mastering

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What is Buzzsprout?

Buzzsprout is a popular podcast hosting platform that adds AI features such as Cohost AI for titles, descriptions, chapters and transcripts, plus Magic Mastering audio enhancement.

Best for: New podcasters, Independent shows.

Key features

  • Podcast hosting
  • Cohost AI
  • Magic Mastering
  • Transcripts
  • Directory distribution

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Excellent ease of use
  • Helpful AI add-ons
  • Strong stats and support

Cons

  • AI features are paid add-ons
  • Free plan episodes expire

Buzzsprout pricing

Pricing modelFree plan
Starting price$12/mo
PlatformsWeb
Launched2009

Prices change often. Check the Buzzsprout website for current plans.

Our verdict

Buzzsprout scores 8.2/10 in our review. Its biggest strength: excellent ease of use. The main drawback: aI features are paid add-ons. If it isn't the right fit, Descript is the closest alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Buzzsprout?

Buzzsprout is a popular podcast hosting platform that adds AI features such as Cohost AI for titles, descriptions, chapters and transcripts, plus Magic Mastering audio enhancement.

Is Buzzsprout free?

Buzzsprout has a free plan with limits; paid plans start at $12/mo.

What are the best Buzzsprout alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Descript, OpusClip, NotebookLM, Riverside.

Who is Buzzsprout best for?

Buzzsprout is best for new podcasters, independent shows.