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How to cancel Buzzsprout

The podcast's owner cancels by deleting: Settings, Podcast Settings, Delete Podcast tab, tick the Terms of Cancelation, then Delete this Podcast and ALL its Data Now. Everything goes immediately, feed and listings included. To stay online for $5 a month, use the Archive plan; moving hosts, redirect the feed first.

By Stackcut · Partly confirmed (see what's unverified) on 2026-09-29, then re-checked independently · JSON · Open data, CC BY 4.0

The short answer

  • Where: Optional but recommended: back up first in Settings, Podcast Settings, Backup tab.
  • When it ends: Immediately: the account and all its content are deleted when you cancel, and can't be recovered.
  • Before you go: export The whole podcast: episode audio files, artwork, RSS feed and transcripts. What to save
  • Want to keep it for less? Pause and more. Options

Before you cancel

Export first

  • The whole podcast: episode audio files, artwork, RSS feed and transcripts: Go to Settings, Podcast Settings and select the Backup tab (Audio in a zipped file (a link is emailed when ready, usually within 10 to 15 minutes; episode artwork is inside each MP3), podcast artwork as a JPEG, the feed as a .rss file, transcripts as one TXT file). Do it before deleting: a deleted podcast can't be recovered buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com
  • Your listeners, subscribers and directory listings: Redirect the RSS feed to the new host (Settings, Podcast Settings, Redirect tab) before cancelling. Redirect each podcast individually, and keep the account active for at least three weeks after redirecting buzzsprout.com
  • Personal data: Email privacyshield@buzzsprout.com for help with an export or deletion of personal data buzzsprout.com

What happens to your data

Nothing: the account and all its content are deleted on cancellation and can't be recovered.

What you lose

  • Your episodes in podcast directories, including Apple Podcasts
  • The RSS feed and all its data
  • All analytics in your Buzzsprout account
  • Your directory listings and all subscribers and followers there
  • Supporters' Buzzsprout Subscriptions, which end

Cancel, by who bills you

Pick the route for whoever charges you: the name on your card statement or receipt tells you.

Delete a podcast (cancels its plan)

Online, self-serve Buzzsprout podcast hosting plans, monthly or annual, one podcast at a time. Who can cancel: The podcast's Owner, signed in to Buzzsprout.

  1. Optional but recommended: back up first in Settings, Podcast Settings, Backup tab
  2. Go to the Settings menu, click Podcast Settings, then the Delete Podcast tabYou should see: the Terms of Cancelation
  3. Review the Terms of Cancelation and check the box
  4. Click Delete this Podcast and ALL its Data Now
  5. If the account has several podcasts, switch with the My Podcasts tab and delete each one individually
Access ends
Immediately: the account and all its content are deleted when you cancel, and can't be recovered
Refunds
Billed monthly in advance, with no refunds or credits for partial months; Buzzsprout's refund policy offers to refund the last charge if you meant to cancel but forgot (email within a few days) or if it isn't working out after a few months. Ask through the Get Help link in your account
Fees
You remain liable for all charges up to cancellation, including the full monthly charge for the month you cancel
Source: buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com

Moving hosts: redirect, then downgrade

Online, self-serve Podcasts moving to another host, which should keep their listeners and directory listings. Who can cancel: The account holder, signed in to Buzzsprout.

  1. Create an account with the new host and import the podcast thereYou should see: a new RSS feed
  2. In Buzzsprout, go to Settings, Podcast Settings, and select the Redirect tab
  3. Check the confirmation box and press Redirect RSS Feed and Downgrade to the Buzzsprout Free Plan; repeat for each podcast
  4. Keep the account active for at least three weeks, then stay on the free plan or cancel
Access ends
The account is set to downgrade to the free plan when the current cycle finishes
Source: buzzsprout.com

Questions people ask

Can I get a refund if I cancel Buzzsprout?

Delete a podcast (cancels its plan): Billed monthly in advance, with no refunds or credits for partial months; Buzzsprout's refund policy offers to refund the last charge if you meant to cancel but forgot (email within a few days) or if it isn't working out after a few months. Ask through the Get Help link in your account.

Source: buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com

If I cancel Buzzsprout, when does my access end?

Delete a podcast (cancels its plan): Immediately: the account and all its content are deleted when you cancel, and can't be recovered. Moving hosts: redirect, then downgrade: The account is set to downgrade to the free plan when the current cycle finishes.

Source: buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com

Is there a fee to cancel Buzzsprout?

Delete a podcast (cancels its plan): You remain liable for all charges up to cancellation, including the full monthly charge for the month you cancel.

Source: buzzsprout.com buzzsprout.com

Can I pause Buzzsprout instead of cancelling?

Archive plan: $5 a month keeps the podcast and episodes online and listed in directories, with no monthly upload allowance (uploads cost $5 an hour). The Owner switches in Settings, Podcast Settings, Archive tab, Move Podcast to Archive Plan.

Source: buzzsprout.com

What happens to my data when I cancel Buzzsprout?

Nothing: the account and all its content are deleted on cancellation and can't be recovered.

Source: buzzsprout.com

Keep it for less

Before cancelling, check whether one of these does the job. Offers change and differ by account.

  • Pause Archive plan: $5 a month keeps the podcast and episodes online and listed in directories, with no monthly upload allowance (uploads cost $5 an hour). The Owner switches in Settings, Podcast Settings, Archive tab, Move Podcast to Archive Plan buzzsprout.com
  • Free plan Free plan: two hours of uploads each cycle, but each episode is hosted for only 90 days, then removed from your RSS feed and podcast apps (kept in a safety net for another 90 days) buzzsprout.com

Cheaper ways to get the same job done

Stackcut prices the alternatives to Buzzsprout from public list prices.

Podcast hosting

For AI agents

  • The person signs in and handles any two-factor code; an agent should never ask for a password.
  • Cancelling is deleting: the podcast, feed, stats and listings go at once and permanently. To stop most of the cost but keep the show online, use the $5-a-month Archive plan instead
  • Moving to another host? Redirect the feed first, keep the account active for three weeks, then cancel, or listeners and listings are lost
  • Back up before deleting (Settings, Podcast Settings, Backup)
  • No refunds for partial months, but if the user meant to cancel and forgot, emailing within a few days can get the last charge refunded
  • On the free plan, episodes drop out of the feed 90 days after upload

Get this plan as data: get_exit_plan on the Stackcut MCP (stackcut.io/mcp), or /exits/buzzsprout.json. After using a guide, send structured report_guide_feedback for matching or changed steps, missing billing routes or human handoffs; keep unknown language and market omitted. Confirm with the person before the final click, and report the outcome with report_action_outcome, using the exact packet_revision and route_id returned by the plan.

Or give your agent the stackcut-leave skill (a zip): it exports first, walks the steps, stops when the page doesn't match, and leaves the final click to the person.

Sources

  1. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? You can do this by going to Settings > Podcast Settings > Backup. (back up before deleting)
  2. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Go to the Settings menu in your Buzzsprout account. (where the flow starts)
  3. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Click on the Podcast Settings and then the Delete Podcast tab. (the Delete Podcast tab)
  4. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Review the Terms of Cancelation and check the box. (the confirmation checkbox)
  5. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Click Delete this Podcast and ALL its Data Now. (the final button)
  6. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? If you are deleting multiple podcasts, you'll need to delete each podcast individually. (delete each podcast)
  7. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Deleting your podcast is permanent and cannot be reversed! (deletion is permanent)
  8. Buzzsprout Terms of Service Your account and all of its Content will be deleted immediately upon your cancellation of the Service. (cancelling deletes everything at once)
  9. Buzzsprout Terms of Service This information can NOT be recovered once it has been deleted. (no recovery)
  10. Buzzsprout Terms of Service The Service is billed in advance for each month, and is non-refundable. There will be no refunds or credits for partial months of service. (billing and refunds)
  11. Buzzsprout Terms of Service You will remain liable for all charges accrued up to that time, including full monthly charges for the month which you discontinued service. (the charge for the month you cancel)
  12. Refunds done right If you meant to cancel your account, but forgot. Email within a few days and we'll refund the last charge. (refund if you forgot to cancel)
  13. Refunds done right If you tried Buzzsprout for a few months but it's not working out. We can refund your last charge and help you move (refund if it isn't working out)
  14. Buzzsprout Terms of Service Refunds are processed according to our refunds done right policy. (the refund policy applies)
  15. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? go to the Settings > Podcast Settings menu in the top right-hand corner of your page and select the Redirect tab (where to redirect)
  16. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? Check the confirmation box, and press Redirect RSS Feed and Downgrade to the Buzzsprout Free Plan (the redirect button)
  17. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? the system will automatically set your account up to be downgraded to the free plan when your current cycle finishes (the downgrade at cycle end)
  18. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? After those three weeks, you are welcome to remain on the free plan or cancel your Buzzsprout account (cancel after three weeks)
  19. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? We recommend that you keep your Buzzsprout account active for at least three weeks following the redirect (keep the account active after redirecting)
  20. How do I transfer my podcast away from Buzzsprout? If you have multiple podcasts on your Buzzsprout account, then you will need to individually redirect each feed (redirect each podcast)
  21. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) The Archive plan keeps your podcast and episodes online and hosted for just $5 per month. (the Archive plan)
  22. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) Head to Settings > Podcast Settings in the menu at the top right of your account. Click the Archive tab. Select Move Podcast to Archive Plan, and you're all set! (how to switch to Archive)
  23. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) You will need to be listed as the Owner on your account to make this switch. (only the Owner can switch)
  24. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) You won't have a monthly upload allowance. (Archive plan limit)
  25. What is included in the free plan? On the free plan, you'll be able to upload two hours of content each cycle. (free plan uploads)
  26. What is included in the free plan? We'll host any episodes you upload for 90 days. (free plan hosting period)
  27. What is included in the free plan? When this happens, it is removed from your RSS feed and any podcast apps where your show is listed. (expired episodes leave the feed)
  28. What is included in the free plan? We'll keep them in a safety net for another 90 days before permanent removal. (the safety net)
  29. Backing up your podcast go to Settings > Podcast Settings in the upper right-hand corner of your Buzzsprout account and select the Backup tab (where to back up)
  30. Backing up your podcast back up your entire podcast, including your episode audio files, artwork, RSS feed, and transcripts (what the backup covers)
  31. Backing up your podcast compress all your audio files into a zipped file and email you with a link once it's ready (audio backup format and delivery)
  32. Backing up your podcast we will download a .rss file to your computer (feed backup format)
  33. Backing up your podcast This will download one text file (TXT) to your computer that includes all of your episode transcripts (transcript backup format)
  34. Buzzsprout policies summary For help performing an export and/or deletion of personal data please email us at privacyshield@buzzsprout.com. (personal data export)
  35. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Delete your RSS feed and all its data (the feed is deleted)
  36. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Delete all your analytics from within your Buzzsprout account (analytics are deleted)
  37. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? Cancel all of your subscribers/followers on the directories (followers are lost)
  38. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? End the subscriptions of any supporters through Buzzsprout Subscriptions (supporter subscriptions end)
  39. Do you have annual plans? Yes! We offer several plans that bill annually, and we'll walk through each option here. (annual plans exist)
  40. Managing your subscription When you head to Settings > Subscription in your account, you can view and manage your Buzzsprout subscription! (where the plan is managed)
  41. How do I cancel my Buzzsprout account? If you are the owner of your podcast, you can log in and follow these steps to cancel (only the owner cancels)
  42. Managing your subscription Only the owner will be able to see all subscription pages. (only the owner manages the subscription)
  43. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) upload episodes for an additional $5/hour (uploads on the Archive plan)
  44. Can I pause my podcast? (Archive plan) your listings will stay live on all directories (listings stay live on the Archive plan)
  45. Refunds done right To request a refund, just click the "Get Help" link from your account and let us know what's going on. (how to ask for a refund)

Not confirmed yet

  • Buzzsprout's pricing page couldn't be checked, so monthly prices and whether annual plans cost less aren't confirmed
  • Whether the Buzzsprout mobile apps sell plans through Apple or Google isn't documented in the pages read
  • The Terms still name an older My Account > Cancel Your Account menu; the current help article's steps are used
  • How deleting a podcast part-way through an annual plan is billed or refunded isn't documented (the Terms describe monthly billing)

Independent re-check, 2026-10-07

A second reviewer re-read the official pages and corrected what was wrong or missing; some facts couldn't be re-checked (listed above). The JSON lists what changed.

Partly confirmed (see what's unverified), 2026-09-29. Cancel flows change: if this one did, tell us at support@stackcut.io. Stackcut Exits is open data (CC BY 4.0).