Starting a podcast can feel like a big investment.
Beyond the time commitment to grow a new show, you also need to consider essential gear such as microphones and headphones, your online presence, and who you choose to host your podcast with.
If you’re unsure about podcasting long-term, the allure of free podcast hosting plans is strong.
In this post, I’ll compare the free and paid plans of Buzzsprout against the features offered by RSS.com’s paid plans.
We’re going to dive into the limitations of Buzzsprout plans and also why investing in a paid podcast hosting service can be incredibly important if you’re serious about your building a successful podcast
Buzzsprout’s Plans:
- Plans range from free to $24 per month, charged per podcast.
- Limits based on audio hours:
- $12/month for up to 3 hours of audio.
- $18/month for up to 6 hours.
- Additional content can be uploaded for a nominal fee.
- Paid plans include indefinite episode hosting and unlimited storage.
- Free plan offers up to 2 hours each month, with episodes hosted for only 90 days.
RSS.com’s Plans:
- Offers a special plan for students and non-profits starting at $4.99/month.
- All-in-one podcasting plan at $11.99/month includes:
- Unlimited episodes and audio.
- Features like AI-generated transcripts, audio-to-video conversion, monetization options, a free website for your podcast, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions support and more.
- $18.75/month plan for hosting multiple podcasts with all the features.
Feature Comparison and Limitations
Buzzsprout:
- Free plan limitations include restricted storage, no hosted website, and absence of advanced features like subscriptions and magic mastering without an upgrade.
- Dynamic content capabilities (ads and AI enhancements) and monetization through exclusive content subscriptions available only on paid plans.
- Buzzsprout ads feature allows for monetization based on a CPM model.
RSS.com:
- Offers comprehensive features across all plans without the need for multiple upgrades.
- Includes storage for podcasts on pause, ensuring your content is preserved even when you’re not actively podcasting.
Many new podcasters initially choose Buzzsprout because they offer a free plan.
However, those that get serious about podcasting find that the monthly audio time limit of two hours isn’t enough. Also, episodes only get hosted…
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