Compare Buzzsprout and Seriously Simple Podcasting on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, Freemium vs Free WordPress…
At a Glance
Buzzsprout
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
Free WordPress plugin; optional paid podcast hosting available separately
Starting price
Free (2 hours/month); paid plans from $15/month
Free (optional Castos hosting from $19/month)
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Buzzsprout
Free — $0 monthly
Audio — $15 per month, billed annually
Audio + Video — $25 per month, billed annually
Multi-Podcast — $30 per month, billed annually
Archive — $5 per month
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Seriously Simple Podcasting (Plugin) — Free N/A
Seriously Simple Stats (Add-on) — Free N/A
Castos Essentials (Optional Hosting) — $19 per month monthly
Castos Growth (Optional Hosting) — $49 per month monthly
Pros & Cons
Buzzsprout
Pros
Simple setup with automatic submission to all major podcast directories
Free plan available to try the platform before paying
Built-in AI transcripts and analytics without needing third-party tools
Video podcast publishing supported alongside traditional audio hosting
Cons
Free plan limits uploads to 2 hours/month with only 90-day episode retention
Pricing is based on upload hours, which can be confusing compared to flat unlimited-storage competitors
Advanced monetization features depend on meeting ad network eligibility requirements
Higher-tier plans required for shows publishing many hours of content per month
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Pros
Completely free with no required upsell to publish a podcast
Works with any podcast hosting provider, not locked to Castos
Free Seriously Simple Stats analytics add-on available
Cons
Advanced analytics and video hosting require a separate paid Castos subscription
Fewer built-in monetization tools than dedicated podcast hosting platforms
Relies on WordPress hosting performance for media delivery unless paired with external hosting
Less useful for podcasters who do not already run a WordPress site
Use Cases
Buzzsprout
Independent podcast hosting — Solo podcasters use Buzzsprout to host episodes, generate an RSS feed, and get automatically listed on major directories.
Podcast networks with multiple shows — Networks use the Multi-Podcast plan to host 5-10 shows under one account with a shared pool of upload hours.
Branded business podcasts — Companies use Buzzsprout's analytics and monetization tools to run a podcast as part of a content marketing strategy.
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Launching a New Podcast on WordPress — An independent podcaster using an existing WordPress site to publish episodes and generate a directory-ready RSS feed.
Adding a Podcast to a Business Website — A business or media brand adding a podcast section to its existing WordPress site without migrating to a separate platform.
Hosting-Agnostic RSS Feed Control — A podcaster who wants full control over RSS feed generation while choosing their own media storage or hosting provider.