Buzzsprout vs Castos

Buzzsprout hosts and distributes audio and video podcast episodes. It provides an RSS feed, distribution to major directories, and analytics that filter bots and duplicate requests; its podcast statistics are IAB 2.2 Certified. Video podcasts can be sent to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Monetization options include subscriptions, advertising, dynamic content, and listener payments, while automatic transcripts support accessibility and SEO. Podcast websites include transcripts, an RSS feed, directory links, and custom URLs. Mobile apps are available for managing a podcast. The free service lasts 90 days and allows two hours of content per cycle. Free episodes are hosted for 90 days, then held in a safety net for another 90 days before permanent removal. Audio costs $18 a month for six hours monthly; Audio + Video costs $30 a month for six hours monthly. On those plans, extra hours cost $2 per hour and are added to the next invoice. Annual plans do not permit additional hours. Buzzsprout was founded in 2009 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Castos is a paid podcast hosting service from Castos, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It provides an RSS feed and distributes podcasts to major directories. The service supports private podcasts and video podcasts, with advanced podcast analytics and monetization tools. Castos runs on the web, iOS and Android. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is listed. Pricing starts at $19/mo. Essentials costs $19 a month, billed monthly, and includes 10 transcripts per month and 100 private subscribers. Growth costs $49 a month with 25 transcripts, 250 private subscribers and up to five team members. Pro costs $99 a month with 100 transcripts, 500 private subscribers and up to 10 team members. Castos Premium costs $499 a month with unlimited transcripts and team members.