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Spotify for Creators

Spotify for Creators provides free tools to host, manage, and grow audio or video podcasts.

Place
#15 of 71
Score
7.6

What Spotify for Creators is

Spotify for Creators provides free tools to host, manage, and grow audio or video podcasts. Creators can distribute hosted shows across major podcast apps, upload video episodes, and publish audio versions through RSS; directory submissions are manual. Its listed Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited hosting, analytics, comments, and monetization. Eligible hosted podcasts can earn ad revenue through the Spotify Partner Program, while qualifying video creators can earn when Premium users in select markets watch their videos. Creators can upload clips, manage comments, customize a show's appearance on Spotify, and review performance insights on Spotify and other platforms. Those switching hosts can import episodes and metadata from an RSS feed and receive a redirect link to help preserve followers. Creators may also keep their existing host and use the mobile app and growth tools. The service supports private podcasts, is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and is listed as founded in 2006 with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

Good

  • Free plan includes unlimited hosting
  • Supports audio and video uploads
  • Includes advanced audience analytics
  • Offers monetization tools and private podcasts

Watch out

  • Directory submissions are manual
  • Video earnings apply only to qualifying creators and markets

Who it suits

Spotify for Creators suits podcasters who want free hosting, distribution, and audience insights for audio or video shows. It can also suit creators who want to retain an existing host while using its mobile app and growth tools.

Verdict

Spotify for Creators brings hosting, analytics, and monetization into a free offering for audio and video podcasters. Creators should account for manual directory submission and eligibility conditions around earnings.

Plans and prices

From Spotify for Creators's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeUnlimited hosting · distribute everywhere · audio and video uploads · analytics · comments · monetization

The facts

Each one read from Spotify for Creators's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Analytics level
advancedchecked 20 Sep 2026
Audience analytics
The platform provides performance insights about a show on Spotify and across other platforms.checked 10 Oct 2026
Directory distribution
manual submissionchecked 20 Sep 2026
Existing hosts
Creators can keep their current podcast hosting and use Spotify for Creators’ mobile app and growth tools.checked 10 Oct 2026
Hosting and distribution
Creators can host podcasts for free and distribute them across major podcast apps.checked 10 Oct 2026
Integrations
Spotify for Creators’ help center provides instructions for submitting shows to Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.checked 10 Oct 2026
Monetization
Eligible hosted podcasts can earn ad revenue through the Spotify Partner Program, and qualifying video creators can earn when Premium users in select markets watch their videos.checked 10 Oct 2026
Monetization tools
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Payout security
Spotify recommends two-step verification to protect Spotify Payouts accounts.checked 10 Oct 2026
Private podcasts
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Purpose
Spotify for Creators provides tools to manage and grow audio or video podcasts.checked 10 Oct 2026
RSS feed
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Security compliance
Spotify says its data protection compliance program covers applicable requirements including GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and PCI DSS.checked 10 Oct 2026
Show engagement
Creators can upload clips, manage comments, and customize how their show appears on Spotify.checked 10 Oct 2026
Support
Spotify for Creators lists 24/7 creator support among the benefits available when switching to its platform.checked 10 Oct 2026
Switching hosts
Spotify for Creators can import episodes and metadata from an existing RSS feed and provide a redirect link to preserve followers across platforms.checked 10 Oct 2026
Video
Creators can upload video episodes while publishing audio versions through RSS distribution.checked 10 Oct 2026
Video podcast support
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Founded
2006checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Stockholm, Swedenchecked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

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