AppBuild vs Buzzsprout
Looking for a Buzzsprout alternative? Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Buzzsprout is best for podcasts businesses that want podcast hosting (Hosting, directory listing, stats, website, video publishing).
AppBuild is best for podcasts businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Buzzsprout vs AppBuild for podcasts
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Buzzsprout |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Podcast hosting |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Free plan (2 hrs/mo, 90-day hosting); Audio $15/mo billed annually; Audio + Video $25/mo billed annually; Multi-Podcast $30/mo billed annually |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | No (not mentioned) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Listener Support and Subscriptions features listed; fees not stated on pricing page |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | No card required; cancel anytime |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Hosting, directory listing, stats, website, video publishing |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US (global) |
Sources: buzzsprout.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose Buzzsprout if…
- you want podcast hosting.
- you need what it highlights: Hosting, directory listing, stats, website, video publishing.
- its terms suit you: No card required; cancel anytime.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Buzzsprout: No (not mentioned)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Buzzsprout: Free plan (2 hrs/mo, 90-day hosting); Audio $15/mo billed annually; Audio + Video $25/mo billed annually; Multi-Podcast $30/mo billed annually).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Buzzsprout fees: Listener Support and Subscriptions features listed; fees not stated on pricing page).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Buzzsprout
- Buzzsprout is a host with no branded app; AppBuild sits on top of any host via RSS.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.