Buzzsprout Pricing (2026): Plans, Limits, and Which Tier to Choose

Buzzsprout has four tiers: Free ($0, 2 hours upload/mo, 90-day episode storage), $12/mo (3 hours/mo, unlimited storage), $18/mo (6 hours/mo), and $24/mo (12 hours/mo). Annual billing gives you 2 months free, effectively reducing the monthly cost. Magic Mastering audio enhancement is an optional $6/mo add-on available on paid plans.

Episodes uploaded on the free plan are automatically deleted after 90 days. This is the biggest limitation of the free tier and makes it unsuitable as a long-term hosting solution. If you want your back catalog to remain accessible to listeners indefinitely, you need to upgrade to a paid plan starting at $12/mo, where all episodes are stored permanently.

The $12/mo plan allows 3 hours of audio upload per month with unlimited permanent episode storage. It includes distribution to all major podcast directories, a custom podcast website, basic analytics, and the ability to add a team member. This plan suits podcasters publishing one 45-60 minute episode per week who do not need more than three hours of upload capacity monthly.

The $24/mo plan allows 12 hours of upload per month — enough for daily short episodes, multiple weekly long-form shows, or regular bonus content. It is best for podcasters running high-frequency schedules or publishing multiple series under one account. The $18/mo plan at 6 hours/mo covers most semi-daily or multi-weekly podcasters at a lower cost.

Magic Mastering is Buzzsprout's AI-powered audio enhancement add-on at $6/mo. It applies noise reduction, volume leveling, and EQ adjustments automatically after upload. It is genuinely useful for podcasters recording in untreated spaces or using mid-range microphones. If you already record in a treated space with good gear and edit in a DAW, Magic Mastering adds less value.

Annual billing on Buzzsprout gives you 2 months free compared to paying month-to-month — effectively a 16.7% discount. You pay for 10 months upfront and get 12 months of access. On the $12/mo plan, annual billing costs $120 instead of $144. On the $24/mo plan, annual costs $240 instead of $288. The plan auto-renews annually unless cancelled.

Yes. All paid Buzzsprout plans — $12/mo, $18/mo, and $24/mo — include unlimited permanent episode storage. Your back catalog stays live as long as your subscription is active. The upload limit is monthly bandwidth, not total storage. Once an episode is uploaded and processed, it remains accessible to listeners indefinitely regardless of its age.

Buzzsprout is consistently recommended for beginners because of its clean interface, guided setup process, and reliable distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other directories. The $12/mo entry price is accessible, and the platform handles technical complexity like RSS feed management automatically. The main downside for beginners is that upload hour limits require you to track your monthly content output.