Head-to-head comparison
Blubrry Hosting vs Buzzsprout
Two of the hosting tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Long-running host paired with the PowerPress plugin
Best for: WordPress podcasters who already use PowerPress and want managed audio storage.
Friendly podcast host that prioritizes simplicity over advanced bells and whistles.
Best for: First-time podcasters
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Blubrry Hosting
Pros
- IAB v2 certified analytics included
- Deepest PowerPress WordPress integration
- Long, stable track record
Watch-outs
- Storage-capped pricing feels dated
- Dashboard UI is showing its age
- Lighter on modern monetisation tools
Buzzsprout
Pros
- Easiest onboarding in the category
- IAB-certified analytics included
- Free 90-day trial with no card
Watch-outs
- Upload-hours pricing punishes long shows
- Monetization weaker than Acast
- Cohost AI is a paid add-on
Which one should you pick?
Pick Blubrry Hosting if
You’re building around wordpress podcasters who already use powerpress and want managed audio storage.. Blubrry has been around since the mid-2000s and built PowerPress, the most-used podcasting plugin for WordPress. The hosting product pairs with it the way you'd expect.
Pick Buzzsprout if
You’re building around first-time podcasters. Buzzsprout is the most-recommended host for first-time podcasters and the recommendation is correct — onboarding is the friendliest in the category and support is famously fast. The trade-off is upload-hours pricing that punishes long-form shows, and monetization that lags Acast once you actually need it.
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Frequently asked
What does Blubrry Hosting do better than Buzzsprout?
Blubrry Hosting's standout is "IAB v2 certified analytics included". Buzzsprout doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Easiest onboarding in the category" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Blubrry Hosting; if the second does, pick Buzzsprout.
What are the trade-offs?
Blubrry Hosting: storage-capped pricing feels dated. Buzzsprout: upload-hours pricing punishes long shows. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Buzzsprout works on iOS, Android where Blubrry Hosting doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Blubrry Hosting and Buzzsprout together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Blubrry Hosting for one show or episode type and Buzzsprout for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.