EasyCast Studio vs Buzzsprout

TL;DR — which one fits you

You only need a feed for two friends who already subscribe — both tools are over-equipped.

Feature comparison

Each row is intentionally honest — we’ve marked our own gaps as partial or no, not glossed over them. Cross-check with the latest on buzzsprout.com before deciding.

Pricing snapshot

Buzzsprout prices are per month billed annually and its hours are per year; the monthly equivalents are shown alongside. EasyCast prices are monthly billing and minutes per month. Check buzzsprout.com/pricing for live tiers.

Sources · last verified 30 Sept 2026

• Buzzsprout pricing
• Buzzsprout features
• Buzzsprout free plan

How to migrate from Buzzsprout to EasyCast

Buzzsprout has clean export. The migration is straightforward — most of the work is updating Apple Podcasts and Spotify with your new feed URL.

1. 01

   Export your feed and back catalog from Buzzsprout

   Buzzsprout has a Tools → Move my podcast feature that exports the RSS feed and lets you redirect once you’re ready. Download the back-catalog MP3s separately.

2. 02

   Import into EasyCast

   Use /imports to upload the back-catalog MP3s and replicate metadata (titles, descriptions, dates, transcripts if you have them). Existing GUIDs are preserved so listeners don’t see duplicate episodes.

3. 03

   Submit the new feed to Apple Podcasts and Spotify

   Get your new EasyCast feed URL from podcast settings. In Apple Podcasts Connect, use the "Move feed" tool. On Spotify, point at the new URL in the dashboard.

4. 04

   Set up a 301 redirect from the old Buzzsprout feed

   Buzzsprout supports this in their dashboard. Apple updates within hours; Spotify within a week. Subscribers keep their subscriptions, downloads count is preserved.

5. 05

   Move recording + editing in (optional)

   If you record/edit elsewhere today and only used Buzzsprout for hosting, you can keep that flow and just upload finished MP3s to EasyCast. Or bring recording in via /studio/record. Switch as much or as little as you want.

Frequently asked

Will my Buzzsprout statistics carry over?

Episode-by-episode download counts stay on Buzzsprout — those are tied to their player. New downloads from the redirected feed accumulate on EasyCast. Total subscriber count effectively transfers via the 301 redirect; Apple Podcasts ranking is preserved.

Does EasyCast have IAB-certified analytics?

Not yet — Buzzsprout has the formal certification. Our analytics dashboard tracks downloads, retention, geography, and platform; we’re working toward formal certification but it’s not ours today. If IAB certification is a hard requirement for your sponsors, Buzzsprout is the safer choice on this one specific axis.

Can I keep using Buzzsprout for hosting and just use EasyCast for recording + AI?

Yes. Record and run AI post in EasyCast, export the finished MP3, upload to Buzzsprout for hosting. You get our recording + AI flow without changing your host. Many teams do exactly this for the first month before fully migrating.

How do the prices compare?

Different scope and metering. Buzzsprout’s Audio plan is $15/mo billed annually for 72 upload hours a year (6 a month) and focuses on hosting, directories, stats, and a podcast website. EasyCast Starter is $9.99/mo with 30 minutes a month and bundles recording + editing + AI + hosting. If you only need a durable host with generous hours, Buzzsprout is excellent. If you need the tools before hosting too, EasyCast may cost less across the whole stack.

How does Buzzsprout’s operating history affect my decision?

Operating history is a real factor for some shows. If you have advertisers who require IAB Certified 2.2 analytics, or you’re running a high-stakes show where any host outage is unacceptable, Buzzsprout’s track record is hard to match. EasyCast is newer; the trade is feature breadth for operating-history depth.