Compare Buzzsprout and SoundCloud 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.7% 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
(98)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Buzzsprout excels in ease of use with a score of 9.5, while SoundCloud, although still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Buzzsprout's intuitive interface makes it easy for beginners to navigate and manage their podcasts.
- Reviewers say that Buzzsprout offers superior customer support, scoring 9.5 compared to SoundCloud's 8.2. Users on G2 highlight that Buzzsprout's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for podcasters needing assistance.
- G2 users mention that Buzzsprout provides better monetization options, particularly in advertising and subscriptions, with scores of 8.3 and 8.6 respectively, while SoundCloud lags behind with scores of 6.4 and 6.1. Reviewers appreciate Buzzsprout's straightforward approach to monetizing their content.
- Users say that Buzzsprout shines in its podcast tools, particularly with features like Tags (9.2) and Calls to Action (9.1), which help enhance listener engagement. In contrast, SoundCloud's scores of 8.4 and 7.5 indicate that while it offers similar features, they are not as robust or effective.
- Reviewers mention that Buzzsprout's unlimited uploads and downloads are highly rated at 8.4 and 9.2, respectively, which is a significant advantage for podcasters looking to grow their content library. SoundCloud's scores of 7.8 and 8.3 suggest limitations that may hinder some users.
- Users on G2 report that Buzzsprout's private podcast feature scores an impressive 9.7, making it a preferred choice for those looking to share content with select audiences. SoundCloud's score of 7.2 indicates that it may not meet the same level of demand for private content sharing.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Meets Requirements
9.3
30
8.9
63
Ease of Use
9.6
30
9.0
63
Ease of Setup
9.7
15
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
9.7
10
9.0
5
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.2
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
7
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
26
7.7
57
Features by Category
Internet
8.5
22
7.9
37
9.2
22
8.4
41
9.3
20
8.7
40
8.2
20
8.3
42
Podcast Tools
9.2
22
8.4
38
9.2
18
7.5
34
9.0
22
8.0
37
Customization
8.2
20
8.3
42
9.2
18
7.5
34
9.0
22
8.0
37
9.7
5
5.3
6
6.5
9
5.8
6
9.5
10
5.6
6
8.2
11
5.8
6
8.2
11
7.5
8
Monetization
8.5
12
6.4
7
8.8
12
6.0
7
Storage
7.3
8
7.6
7
8.5
10
9.0
7
Other Functionality
9.2
22
8.4
41
9.3
20
8.7
40
9.2
22
8.4
38
9.4
21
8.2
36
9.8
7
7.1
7
6.3
5
5.2
7
9.6
12
7.9
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buzzsprout and SoundCloud are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
Buzzsprout has no unique categories
SoundCloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buzzsprout
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SoundCloud
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%
Music
17.2%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Design
5.4%
Graphic Design
4.3%
Other
55.9%
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.
SoundCloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jacques E.
Verified User in Entertainment
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Most Helpful Critical Review
Partha Pratim N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I needed to pause the podcast it started from the beginning each time, not very functionally usable. So this should be improved. The user experience should be improved by fixing minor errors. I heard my friends cancel their subscriptions for several errors.
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.
Jacques E.
Verified User in Entertainment
Music Poetry Documentations World History Scienfiction Mental Health Communinication
Verified User in Entertainment
The cost is a bit too much for a startup podcast.
Partha Pratim N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I needed to pause the podcast it started from the beginning each time, not very functionally usable. So this should be improved. The user experience should be improved by fixing minor errors. I heard my friends cancel their subscriptions for several errors.
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
What software do SoundCloud users use?
2 comments
SG
The text appears to be a list of digital platforms or applications, specifically a web browser and an Android application.Read more
What are the features of SoundCloud?
1 comment
AA
SoundCloud features music icons and hit tracks of famous and infamous artists across the globe!
The platform enables free listings of tracks in audio...Read more
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