Buzzsprout Podcasting vs Podlove Podcast Publisher
Updated 13 Oct 2026. 21 features compared side by side.
Official Buzzsprout plugin with Player and Episode List blocks that stay in sync with your Buzzsprout-hosted show. For Buzzsprout customers.
Open-source WordPress podcast publisher with precise feed control, chapters, transcripts, contributors, built-in download stats and the Podlove Web Player.
Choose Buzzsprout Podcasting if…
- You need auto-sync new episodes
- You prefer the more widely used option
- You weigh user ratings (5.0 vs 4.3 on WordPress.org)
Choose Podlove Podcast Publisher if…
- You need podcast SEO & schema and guest & host profiles
- You want the more complete feature set (85/100 vs 79/100)
Buzzsprout Podcasting includes 1 feature that Podlove Podcast Publisher lacks, including Auto-sync new episodes; Podlove Podcast Publisher has 2 that Buzzsprout Podcasting lacks, including Podcast SEO & schema and Guest & host profiles. Both include 16 of the 21 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Buzzsprout Podcasting Podlove Podcast PublisherPublishing7/77/7
Buzzsprout hosting (free plan included) generates the feed; the plugin itself does not.
Builds podcast feeds per media format with fine control over client behaviour.
Buzzsprout lists shows in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and 15+ more directories.
Feeds designed for broad podcast client compatibility, including Apple Podcasts tags.
Plugin connects one show feed; Buzzsprout's Multi-Podcast plan hosts up to 5 or 10 shows.
Shows module releases selected episodes as separate shows.
Schedule an episode in Buzzsprout; the always-latest player updates on its own.
Episodes support WordPress scheduled (future) status.
Paid plans auto-create transcripts for the feed, apps and Buzzsprout site.
WebVTT transcripts imported per episode, linked to speakers and referenced in the feed.
Chapter markers added in Buzzsprout's editors appear in supporting apps.
Chapter marks per episode, shown in the web player and feed.
1080p video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Supports video formats such as MP4 H.264 and WebM in feeds and player.
Player3/43/4
Buzzsprout Player block embeds a chosen episode or always the newest.
Integrated Podlove Web Player for episode pages.
Blocks embed inline single or multi-episode players only.
No persistent player across page loads.
Player colours, details and sharing set in Buzzsprout; list style follows your theme.
Web Player themes, colours and fonts with speed control and download tab.
Episode List block: playlist of all or latest 5/10/20, or expandable list, tag filters.
Episode list shortcode and Twig templates for archives.
Hosting & importing3/32/3
Audio hosted by Buzzsprout; free plan keeps episodes for 90 days only.
Publisher PLUS adds cloud file storage, from about EUR 99/year.
Easy Podcast Migration moves an existing show onto Buzzsprout.
Onboarding assistant imports an existing podcast from its RSS feed.
Blocks read your Buzzsprout feed (15-minute cache), so new episodes appear automatically.
Publishing happens in WordPress; no ongoing pull from an external host.
Growth & analytics4/55/5
Stats with app, location and episode comparisons in Buzzsprout, not in WordPress.
Built-in download stats by episode, app and format, without personal data.
Directory links appear on the Buzzsprout-hosted website; no subscribe block in WordPress.
Podlove Subscribe Button lists podcast apps for listeners.
Plugin adds no episode schema or SEO settings.
Open Graph metadata module; no episode schema markup.
Buzzsprout Subscriptions give paying supporters a personal premium RSS feed.
Protected Feeds module uses HTTP auth or WordPress login credentials.
Buzzsprout Ads, Subscriptions and monthly Listener Support donations.
Social & Donations module (PayPal, Patreon, Liberapay, Steady) and funding tag.
Guests & booking0/21/2
No guest application or booking features.
No guest application or booking integration.
No guest or host profiles.
Contributors with names, avatars, URLs and roles linked to episodes.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Buzzsprout Podcasting Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per month, Unlimited |
| Audio | $180 per year, Unlimited |
| Audio + Video | $300 per year, Unlimited |
| Multi-Podcast | $360 per year, Unlimited |
| Archive | $5 per month, Unlimited |
Podlove Podcast Publisher Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free (open source) | Free per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Kitchen Table | €99 per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Garage | €199 per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Podcast Studio | €399 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Buzzsprout Podcasting
858 downloads last week
Podlove Podcast Publisher
738 downloads last week
Verdict
Podlove Podcast Publisher scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 79/100) and includes podcast SEO & schema and guest & host profiles that Buzzsprout Podcasting does not. Buzzsprout Podcasting still has the edge on auto-sync new episodes. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Buzzsprout Podcasting: included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: not included. Blocks read your Buzzsprout feed (15-minute cache), so new episodes appear automatically.
Buzzsprout Podcasting: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: partial. Open Graph metadata module; no episode schema markup.
Buzzsprout Podcasting: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Contributors with names, avatars, URLs and roles linked to episodes.
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FAQ
Which is better, Buzzsprout Podcasting or Podlove Podcast Publisher?
Podlove Podcast Publisher scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 79/100) and includes podcast SEO & schema and guest & host profiles that Buzzsprout Podcasting does not. Buzzsprout Podcasting still has the edge on auto-sync new episodes. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Podlove Podcast Publisher includes 18 of the 21 features we track, against 17 for Buzzsprout Podcasting. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Buzzsprout Podcasting free?
Buzzsprout Podcasting has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $5/mo.
Is Podlove Podcast Publisher free?
Podlove Podcast Publisher has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at €99/yr.
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