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