Compare Buzzsprout and PodBean 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Buzzsprout
Star Rating
(50)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Buzzsprout excels in ease of use with a score of 9.5, while PodBean trails behind with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that Buzzsprout's intuitive interface makes it simple for beginners to navigate and manage their podcasts effectively.
- Reviewers say that Buzzsprout offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.5 compared to PodBean's 8.1. Users on G2 highlight that Buzzsprout's customer service is responsive and helpful, making it a reliable partner for podcasters.
- G2 users note that Buzzsprout's product direction is rated at 9.5, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while PodBean's score of 6.1 suggests concerns about its development trajectory. Users mention that Buzzsprout frequently rolls out new features based on user feedback.
- Users say that PodBean shines in unlimited downloads and bandwidth, both scoring a perfect 10.0, while Buzzsprout's scores are 9.2. Reviewers mention that this makes PodBean a better choice for high-traffic podcasts that require robust hosting capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Buzzsprout's tagging feature scores 9.2, which helps in organizing episodes effectively, while PodBean lacks in this area, leading to a less organized experience for users. Users on G2 appreciate how Buzzsprout allows for easy categorization of content.
- Users report that Buzzsprout's audio editing capabilities are rated lower at 6.0, while PodBean does not provide a comparable feature, leading to a reliance on external tools for audio editing. Reviewers say this can be a drawback for users looking for an all-in-one solution.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buzzsprout
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Meets Requirements
9.3
30
8.8
18
Ease of Use
9.6
30
8.8
18
Ease of Setup
9.7
15
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
9.7
10
9.7
5
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.1
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
7
10.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
26
6.1
15
Features by Category
Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Internet
8.5
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
10.0
5
9.3
20
10.0
5
8.2
20
Not enough data
Podcast Tools
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
Customization
8.2
20
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Monetization
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Storage
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Other Functionality
9.2
22
10.0
5
9.3
20
10.0
5
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buzzsprout
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Religious Institutions
8.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.1%
Media Production
6.1%
Other
57.1%
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buzzsprout
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Buzzsprout makes it easy to upload podcasts. It also publishes to all major streaming platforms automatically which is a huge time saver.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
The cost is a bit too much for a startup podcast.
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gaga J.
Verified User in Media Production
I love how easy it is to use podbean; it's user-friendly and beginner-friendly. I recommend it for everyone, the best software for the price.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media
Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Buzzsprout makes it easy to upload podcasts. It also publishes to all major streaming platforms automatically which is a huge time saver.
Gaga J.
Verified User in Media Production
I love how easy it is to use podbean; it's user-friendly and beginner-friendly. I recommend it for everyone, the best software for the price.
Verified User in Entertainment
The cost is a bit too much for a startup podcast.
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media
Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...
Discussions
Is Buzzsprout good for podcast?
1 comment
BK
Buzzsprout is very good for a podcast. I use it for my podcast. It's called Better Law Firm Marketing.Read more
Is Podbean better than Buzzsprout?
1 comment
GS
Terrible service. I just don't know what they do but act like they are concerned but do nothing. Can't get my podcasts listed and they do not help with...Read more
Buzzsprout has no more discussions with answers
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
1 comment
MP
According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
PodBean has no more discussions with answers
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