Buzzsprout

What is Buzzsprout?

Buzzsprout exists to remove every excuse between you and a published first episode. Upload audio, and it handles the RSS feed, directory submissions, and even audio cleanup — the technical side of podcasting compressed into a few clicks.

Key features

• One-click distribution — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and every major directory from a single dashboard.
• Magic Mastering — automatic loudness and polish, like an audio engineer on retainer.
• Transcription built in — accessibility and SEO for every episode.
• Genuinely helpful onboarding — their guides are the de facto “how to start a podcast” curriculum.

Pricing

A real free plan (episodes hosted 90 days — enough to prove you’ll stick with it), then from ~$12/month for permanent hosting.

Who it’s for

First-time podcasters, full stop. It’s the “just let me publish” option. Once you’re multiple shows deep or selling private feeds, Transistor is the upgrade path.

Verdict

The lowest-friction start in podcasting. Begin here free; you’ll know within ten episodes whether the show — and a better host — is worth paying for.