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Buzzsprout vs Transistor

Side-by-side comparison of Buzzsprout and Transistor for content creators.

Tool
Buzzsprout

Podcast hosting built for independent creators

Transistor

Podcast hosting built for multiple shows and teams

Starting price
From $15/mo
From $19/mo
Founded
Pricing model
freemium
subscription
Free option
Free tier
Paid only

What they are

Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout hosts podcast audio files and distributes episodes to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and a dozen other directories from a single dashboard. It's used by solo podcasters and small teams who want reliable hosting without managing RSS feeds manually. The free plan stores only 90 days of episodes, which pushes serious creators toward a paid tier quickly. At $15 per month the entry paid plan covers most hobbyist needs.

Transistor

Transistor is a podcast hosting platform that distributes episodes to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other directories from a single dashboard. It suits independent creators, agencies, and companies running more than one show, since all plans include unlimited podcasts. The analytics are clean and honest, though they stop short of the granular listener-behavior data that some larger platforms offer.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Buzzsprout and Transistor.