Spreaker

Overview

Spreaker combines podcast hosting with an RSS feed, distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio, and an embedded player for websites and blogs. That makes it a capable publishing hub, not just a place to record audio. Every plan supports unlimited episode uploads, so the free tier is not restricted by episode volume; its one-podcast limit is the more important constraint.

Key features

Spreaker offers advertising and listener subscriptions as monetization routes. Creators choose ad placements, which Spreaker fills through ad partners. Supporters Club lets listeners pay monthly for creator-selected exclusive content. Free Speech takes a 20% fee on Supporters Club, while paid plans reduce that fee to 0%, a consequential difference for creators who expect subscriptions to contribute meaningfully to income.

Spreaker says its certified analytics report performance in real time. Free Speech retains six months of statistics; Broadcaster and Anchorman retain 12 months, and Publisher retains 24. Broadcaster provides advanced statistics, while Anchorman offers full statistics. The free history is enough for a recent view of a new show, but creators comparing performance over longer periods will need a paid tier.

Spreaker Studio is available on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. It can connect to external microphones and mixers, and integrate with Skype, Google Hangouts, Google Meet or Zoom for remote guests. These integrations make it better suited to recording-led workflows than a hosting-only service. Spreaker's published security measures include HTTPS with TLS, vulnerability scans of Docker containers, periodic third-party penetration tests and a public bug bounty program. It says sensitive information is encrypted at rest and account data is irreversibly erased 30 days after account deletion.

Pricing

Free Speech costs 0.00 USD per free, billed Always. It includes one podcast, unlimited episodes, six months of statistics and Supporters Club with a 20% fee. It is a sensible starting point for a single-show creator, but the fee and shorter history become drawbacks as a show grows or subscription revenue matters.

Broadcaster costs 20.00 USD per month, billed $20/mo. It adds unlimited podcasts, 12 months of statistics, advanced statistics, in-app support and a 0% Supporters Club fee. For an active independent creator, this is the most direct upgrade: it removes the show cap and subscription fee without requiring the higher tiers' team and campaign features.

Anchorman costs 50.00 USD per month, billed $50/mo. It includes unlimited podcasts and episodes, 12 months of statistics, a 0% Supporters Club fee, full statistics, unlimited collaborators and customizable player colors. It suits teams that need more detailed reporting and shared work, though the additional cost does not extend the statistics history beyond Broadcaster.

Publisher costs 250.00 USD per month, billed $250/mo. It offers unlimited podcasts and episodes, 24 months of statistics, a 0% Supporters Club fee, unlimited collaborators, priority support and an ad campaign manager. This is aimed at larger publishers managing campaigns and multiple contributors, rather than a solo show seeking basic hosting. Spreaker also says its Enterprise platform can be customized for podcast networks and integrated with their technology; enterprise pricing is custom pricing.

Platforms

Spreaker is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Spreaker Studio covers Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, giving creators a desktop and mobile recording option alongside the web publishing platform.

Who it's for

Spreaker suits podcasters who want distribution, analytics and monetization in the same service, especially creators with multiple shows or teams who can use the paid tiers. Free Speech is a practical entry point for one show with no episode-volume ceiling. It is less compelling for creators who need more than one podcast without paying, or who want to avoid the free plan's Supporters Club fee.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited episodes on every plan means creators do not have to upgrade just to publish more installments.
• Pros: Distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio, plus an RSS feed and embedded player, covers major publishing destinations and owned websites.
• Pros: Advertising and Supporters Club give creators distinct ways to monetize, with paid plans removing the Supporters Club fee.
• Cons: Free Speech allows only one podcast and charges a 20% Supporters Club fee, limiting its appeal as a long-term home for growing or subscription-funded shows.
• Cons: Analytics history ranges from six months on Free Speech to 24 months only on Publisher, so longer-term comparisons cost more.
• Cons: Unlimited collaborators and priority support are reserved for higher-priced plans, making team use expensive compared with starting solo.

Alternatives

Choose Apple Podcasts if you mainly want access to its millions of shows without charge or creator-set premium subscriptions, rather than Spreaker's combined hosting and publishing setup. Acast is worth considering if its $14.99 USD per month Essential plan, billed yearly, fits a creator seeking multiple shows, unlimited episodes, ads and sponsorships. Firstory may suit a creator who wants its free single-show plan with unlimited episodes, video-upload early access and one AI content extraction per month.

Patreon is an alternative for creators focused on paid fan memberships and video hosting, with up to 100 hours per month for paying fans on its Standard plan. Disctopia offers a free plan for streaming an indie catalog and following creators, and a $6.99 USD per month Basic plan. Podbean is a better fit for someone willing to work within its free tier's five hours of storage, 100GB monthly bandwidth, three episodes per day, 100MB single-file limit and 20-episode RSS feed.

Buzzsprout is an option for web-only creators whose free tier's two-hour upload allowance and 90-day episode hosting are acceptable, or who want its $18.00 USD per month Audio plan with six hours per month for one podcast. RSS.com may suit a creator who wants a free single-podcast plan with 30 days of analytics history and one voicemail.

For more options, browse Podcast Monetization Platforms, Podcast Recording Software and Podcast apps.

Verdict

Choose Spreaker if you want unlimited episode uploads alongside distribution, analytics and monetization, and are willing to pay as your show count, team or reporting needs grow. Its free plan is unusually unconstrained on episode volume, but its one-show cap and 20% Supporters Club fee are meaningful limits. Look elsewhere if those terms do not fit or if you need a different publishing model.