Buzzsprout vs Voxeus

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.

Voxeus is web-based audio distribution and monetization technology for publishers, with campaign services for advertisers and agencies. Its Audio Hub provides a podcast interface with a customizable audio subdomain, playlist generator and smart player. Discovery matches podcast content semantically with published articles and can insert a personalized audio player into pages. Analytics cover listening, completion and conversion rates, episode rankings, geolocation, listening heatmaps and advertising revenue reports, with data extraction for teams. The service works on any device without an app and is compatible with all hosting providers. Monetization includes audio advertising and native ads; the Audio Hub describes its audio advertising as IAB compliant. Advertisers can buy campaigns directly or through a DSP, monitor engagement and extract data in a dashboard. Formats include audio ads, pre-roll, host-read messages, co-branded episodes, branded podcasts and native ad slots. Pricing is paid and available on request.