3 Cheaper Buzzsprout Audio Alternatives
Each tool below has a lower entry price than Buzzsprout Audio on a plan we compared side by side. Prices are taken from each company’s official pricing page (checked October 13, 2026). Cheapest listed first.
| Alternative | Price | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireside Starter | Starter: $9 per month · billed monthlyAbout 50% less than Buzzsprout Audio on the compared plan | Podcasters wanting one show with unlimited episodes on Starter. | Fireside vs Buzzsprout |
| Podbean Unlimited Audio | Unlimited Audio: $12 per mo · billed annually | Audio podcasters wanting unlimited storage and bandwidth on Unlimited Audio. | Podbean vs Buzzsprout |
| Simplecast Basic | Basic: $13.50 per mo · billed yearly · prepaid annually | Independent podcasters wanting hosting, analytics and a website on Basic. | Simplecast vs Buzzsprout |
Buzzsprout Audio for reference: Audio: $18/month, billed monthly. Source. Units differ between some tools (per user vs per account), so check the unit line under each price. Higher plans are available for every tool.