Buzzsprout Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
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Buzzsprout costs Free to $79 per month as of May 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Buzzsprout true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$79/month price as of May 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$9,690 in year-one costs vs the $5,700 base license. Key hidden costs: magic mastering add-on ($6-12/month), cohost ai add-on ($10-20/month), free plan episodes deleted after 90 days. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $19 × 12) | $5,700/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$1,140/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$9,690 |
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price.
The median Buzzsprout contract is $168/yr across 17 Vendr purchases.