Looking for a Buzzsprout alternative? You’re in the right place. Buzzsprout has been a podcaster’s go to choice for quite a few times now, but it comes with several limitations. Especially for podcasters who are hustling to create great content and make successful podcasts.

Hubhopper could be the best alternative to Buzzsprout, and you might be asking yourself why? Don’t worry, we’ll help you to understand. With a 4.5+ stars rating on Capterra, G2, and AppSumo, Hubhopper is trusted by 30,000+ podcasters. 

Here is a detailed breakdown of the limitations of Buzzsprout and how Hubhopper stacks up to it.

Looking for a Buzzsprout Alternative? Hubhopper is the answer!

Features	Hubhopper	Buzzsprout
Unlimited podcasts	✅	❌
Video podcasting	✅	❌
Unlimited storage	✅	❌
Unlimited bandwidth	✅	❌
Exclusive Apple Category	✅	❌
Record and edit audio	✅	❌
Exclusive distribution partners	✅	❌
Canva Cover Art Creation	✅	✅
Low latency downloads	✅	❌
Podcasting 2.0	✅	❌
Headliner integration	✅	❌
Customisable RSS feeds	✅	❌
Migration of your existing podcast	All plans	Only paid plans
Dynamic Audio Insertion	✅	✅
Episode transcripts	✅	Add-on for $10 on top of the plan you buy
Episodes	Starts at 5 episodes per month	Starts at 3 hours per month
Episode transcripts	Included in the plan, no additional costs	Add-on for $10 on top of the plan you buy
Ease of episodes creation with AI	Included in the plan, no additional costs	Add-on for $10 on top of the plan you buy
Marketing collateral creation with AI	Included in the plan, no additional costs	Add-on for $10 on top of the plan you buy
Unlimited downloads	✅	✅
Automated distribution	✅	✅
GDPR Compliant	✅	✅
Team members	✅	✅
Private podcast subscribers	✅	✅
Episode scheduling	✅	✅
Podcast Marketing	✅	✅
Embedded player	✅	✅
Podsites	✅	✅
Podcast Analytics	✅	✅

Podcast and Hours Limits

Their free tier only hosts your podcast for 90 days and then deletes it, which can be restrictive for many podcasters. Moreover, their plans are based on the number of hours you can upload in a month. 

If you have multiple podcasts you would need separate Buzzsprout accounts and pay for each podcast’s hosting separately. 

Podcasters with podcasts that have an unpredictable length as is the case with interview-style podcasts find the limitations on the hours you can upload inconvenient.

With Hubhopper, you don’t have to worry about those limits. Enjoy unlimited hosting, storage, and hours, giving you and your creativity complete freedom to create at your own pace. Whether your episode length is 10 minutes or 2 hours, we’ve got you covered.

You can also manage unlimited podcasts effortlessly, all from a single account. Hubhopper is designed to make podcasting stress-free, simple, and flexible—so you can focus on what really matters: your content.

Paid migration

Buzzsprout has a free tier but if you’re a podcaster with a show that is out there, you’ll be in a little bit of a pickle. Why? Because unfortunately you need to pay to migrate your show onto Buzzsprout.

With Hubhopper, migration is entirely free. You can seamlessly transfer your podcast without any upfront costs and start exploring the features Hubhopper offers. You just need to fetch your RSS feed and follow the steps, and you’ll be done!

Additionally, Hubhopper allows you to try premium features during the free trial period, giving you a complete experience before making any financial commitment. This flexibility ensures you can make an informed choice about switching without unnecessary expenses.

No Annual Plan

Buzzsprout strictly only has monthly plans. However, podcasters who want to avail an annual plan and get rid of the hassle to pay every month, have no option.

With Hubhopper, you get the flexibility to pay monthly or annually on any plan we offer. With the annual plan, you can save money too! On our $12/month plan, you pay $115/year (roughly $9.5/month) and for our $24/month Growth plan, you pay $230/year (roughly $19.1/month). You basically save around 20% each month with the annual plans.

AI features 

Buzzsprout does offer AI features, but they come at an extra cost. Magic Mastering is an add-on for $6/month, and Cohost AI costs $10/month. Pair these with the $12 basic plan, and you’re looking at $28/month just to access these tools. 

That’s quite a stretch for podcasters trying to keep things budget-friendly. Why pay more for AI when you could spend that on coffee for those late-night editing sessions?

Unlike Buzzsprout, Hubhopper’s AI features are inclusive in your free trial and paid plans. So, you can generate transcripts, show notes titles, and social media captions for podcast promotion with your Pro plan that only costs you $12/month.

But, we have something even better for podcasters just diving into podcasting. Hubhopper’s Hopper AI, helps you generate podcast and episode details with just a simple prompt, saving you time. Record and edit on the go with an in-built editor and recorder, then launch your podcast episode in no time.

Lack of Video Podcasting

With YouTube overtaking Spotify and Apple Podcasts as podcast discovery and listening platform, having a video podcast gives you an edge over audio only podcasts for reach and discoverability. Buzzsprout doesn’t give you the option to distribute video podcasts, it only has the ability to distribute your audio podcasts.

With Hubhopper, you can distribute your video and audio podcasts. If you choose to upload a video podcast, we automatically extract the audio and distribute it to audio podcast directories. Distributing your audio and video podcast is seamless with Hubhopper.

If you upload just the audio files, we convert it to video by keeping your podcast cover art static so you can still tap into the YouTube market.

Podcast Distribution

Buzzsprout distributed your podcast to global podcast directories like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, etc. But there is a catch. You need to individually distribute to these directories which can be quite inconvenient and cumbersome.

With Hubhopper, you not only distribute to global podcast directories but also emerging market focused podcast directories like Gaana and JioSaavn. Thus, you get the chance to be on podcast listening platforms where many podcasters are not there increasing your chances of getting more listens. 

Moreover, Hubhopper enables one-click distribution where you can distribute your podcast with just one-click making your podcast’s distribution hassle-free and quick!

You won’t miss out on anything when you switch to Hubhopper

Hubhopper not only overcomes the limitations of Buzzsprout, but also enhances your podcasting experience with better features that Buzzsprout offers.

Advanced Analytics

Hubhopper gives you advanced analytics for your podcast so you can track the growth of your podcast. Moreover, with episode performance, platform wise breakdown, best time to upload, device breakdown, and locations, you can understand your audience better. Thus, you can tweak and adjust your strategy to scale your podcast.

Private Podcast

Private podcasts are a great way to engage with your community, make exclusive paid content or share confidential information. Hubhopper gives you the tools to create your private podcast and distribute it efficiently.

Microsite

A podcast website is essential since it solidifies your brand. It also helps you benefit from search engines and get more traffic. With Hubhopper’s microsite, you get a wide variety of customization options. Moreover, the microsite is dynamic and search engine indexable.

Embedded Players

If you already have a website, the ability to add your podcast’s embedded player onto your website can help you repurpose and boost content. Hubhopper gives you three types of embedded players (single episode, full show list, and custom episode list). You can also customize your embedded player – the theme, colors, and fonts – giving you full control of the look and feel of your player.

Switch to Hubhopper

Hubhopper is built for podcasters who want freedom, flexibility, and tools to grow your podcast without breaking the bank. Ditch the limits and discover how easy podcasting can be with Hubhopper.

Try it for free today!

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