Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Buzzsprout if you are first-time podcasters. Pick Podbean if you are monetizing with ads and premium feeds.
| Buzzsprout | Podbean | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | The easiest podcast hosting with great onboarding. | Long-running host with monetization built in. |
| Pricing | Free plan; from $12/mo | Free plan; from $9/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | First-time podcasters | Monetizing with ads and premium feeds |
| Category | Podcasting | Podcasting |
| Website | buzzsprout.com | podbean.com |
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