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BuzzSumo pricing

BuzzSumo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $159 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly).

Free trialChecked Oct 23, 2026 against buzzsumo.com

Plans and prices

Starts at
$159 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)
Free plan
None
Free trial
Free trial of the Suite plan, limited to 50 searches
Content Creation$159per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)1 user, unlimited searches, 2 alerts, Content Analyzer, trending feeds, Question Analyzer and 2 years of history.
PR & Comms$239per month, billed annually ($299 billed monthly)5 users and 5 alerts, plus the journalist database and outreach, coverage reports, Slack alerts and 3 years of history.
Suite$399per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly)10 users and 10 alerts, plus the YouTube Analyzer, the advanced Chrome extension, article uploads and 5 years of history.
Enterprise$999per month, billed annually only30 users, 50 alerts, an RSS feed for Zapier or IFTTT, journalist search by state and early access to new features.

Read from buzzsumo.com on Oct 23, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with BuzzSumo before you buy.

Ways to pay less for BuzzSumo

  • Annual discountSave 20% with annual billing

    BuzzSumo's pricing page lists a 20% saving for paying annually: Content Creation is $159 a month billed yearly against $199 billed monthly.

    Stated on buzzsumo.com
  • NonprofitDiscounts for NGOs and charities

    BuzzSumo's pricing FAQ says it offers discounts to NGOs and registered charitable non-profits; buyers are asked to contact the team.

    Stated on buzzsumo.com
  • EducationDiscounts for classroom use

    The same FAQ offers discounts to educational institutions that use BuzzSumo in the classroom, arranged by contacting BuzzSumo.

    Stated on buzzsumo.com
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How BuzzSumo's price compares

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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.

BuzzSumo pricing questions

Is BuzzSumo free?

No, BuzzSumo is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial of the Suite plan, limited to 50 searches.

How much does BuzzSumo cost?

BuzzSumo lists 4 plans. Content Creation: $159 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly). PR & Comms: $239 per month, billed annually ($299 billed monthly). Suite: $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly). Enterprise: $999 per month, billed annually only. Prices were read from buzzsumo.com on Oct 23, 2026.

Does BuzzSumo have a free trial?

Yes. Free trial of the Suite plan, limited to 50 searches.

Is BuzzSumo cheaper with annual billing?

Save 20% with annual billing. BuzzSumo's pricing page lists a 20% saving for paying annually: Content Creation is $159 a month billed yearly against $199 billed monthly.

Does BuzzSumo have a student or education discount?

Discounts for classroom use. The same FAQ offers discounts to educational institutions that use BuzzSumo in the classroom, arranged by contacting BuzzSumo.

Does BuzzSumo have a nonprofit discount?

Discounts for NGOs and charities. BuzzSumo's pricing FAQ says it offers discounts to NGOs and registered charitable non-profits; buyers are asked to contact the team.

When were BuzzSumo's prices last checked?

On Oct 23, 2026, against buzzsumo.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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