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At a Glance
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Star Rating
(50)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Libsyn
Libsyn
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.00 1 Account Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Buzzsprout excels in ease of use with a score of 9.5, making it a favorite among beginners, while Libsyn, with a score of 8.5, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Buzzsprout's unlimited uploads feature is rated at 8.4, which is slightly lower than Libsyn's 8.7, indicating that Libsyn may offer a more robust solution for users with high upload needs.
  • G2 users highlight Buzzsprout's superior quality of support, scoring 9.5 compared to Libsyn's 8.9, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance with Buzzsprout when issues arise.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Buzzsprout's custom branding options, scoring 9.0, while Libsyn's lower score of 7.9 indicates that users may have fewer customization options for their podcast branding.
  • Reviewers say that Buzzsprout's performance is rated at 9.3, which is significantly higher than Libsyn's 7.8, suggesting that Buzzsprout may provide a more reliable and efficient platform for podcasting.
  • Users report that Buzzsprout's private podcast feature scores an impressive 9.7, indicating a strong offering in this area, while Libsyn does not have a comparable feature highlighted in user reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buzzsprout
No pricing available
Libsyn
3hrs/month
Starting at $5.00
1 Account Per Month
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Free Trial
Buzzsprout
No trial information available
Libsyn
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
30
9.2
17
Ease of Use
9.6
30
8.5
18
Ease of Setup
9.7
15
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.7
10
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.9
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
26
8.6
17
Features by Category
8.7
23
7.9
10
Internet
8.5
22
8.7
9
9.2
22
9.0
8
9.3
20
7.6
7
8.2
20
6.9
7
Podcast Tools
9.2
22
7.4
7
9.2
18
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
7.9
7
Customization
8.2
20
6.9
7
9.2
18
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
7.9
7
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
9.0
8
9.3
20
7.6
7
9.2
22
7.4
7
9.4
21
7.8
10
9.8
7
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
9.6
12
9.0
5
Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Libsyn
Libsyn
Buzzsprout and Libsyn are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout has no unique categories
Libsyn
Libsyn has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.0%
Libsyn
Libsyn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Entertainment
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Religious Institutions
8.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.1%
Media Production
6.1%
Other
57.1%
Libsyn
Libsyn
Professional Training & Coaching
13.0%
Media Production
13.0%
Entertainment
13.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Other
43.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BA
Bhanupratap A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It is incredibly easy to get your podcast listed in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and basically every major podcast platform. The sound quality is terrific, customer service is quick and extremely helpful, and I like that features continue to be added.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

The cost is a bit too much for a startup podcast.

Libsyn
Libsyn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pat H.
PH
Pat H.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching

Easy to use and extremely reliable. Never had an issue uploading or using the system. I have a weekly podcast, Only upload 4 episodes (30 minute on average) per week. After that past episodes are archived for all time. Great service.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

It's not very nice to look at, the available tools are a little outdated (especially for the price-point), and the interactions I've had with customer support have been moderately unhelpful (and at times a little rude).

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Discussions
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout Discussions
Is Buzzsprout good for podcast?
1 comment
Brendan K.
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
gwen S.
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
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Buzzsprout has no more discussions with answers
Libsyn
Libsyn Discussions
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Libsyn has no discussions with answers