Buzzsprout vs Podvertise Marketplace

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.

Podvertise Marketplace is a web platform connecting advertisers with podcasters selling advertising opportunities. The homepage says advertisers can search 600,000 active podcasts, browse categories and filter listings by format, placement, duration, language, monthly downloads per episode and price. Available formats include host-read, pre-recorded, sponsored interviews, product reviews, guest exchanges, cross-promotion and YouTube ads. Campaigns support dynamic ad insertion, custom targeting and advanced measurement. Podcasters register for free, create offers and monetize their shows. Advertisers need an account to order and follow status, while PayPal is the currently accepted payment method. Each offer states its delivery period; buyers can contact the podcaster for missing details. Offers have individual prices, including a listed Dakota Spotlight post-roll offer at $300, while marketplace pricing is from $495 with no billing term stated. The terms specify a standard 15% publisher commission, with possible written variations. Publisher payouts use PayPal after completed spots, subject to timing, reach reporting and a $50 minimum. The service says it uses standard safeguards and does not sell personal information under specified U.S. laws.