Spreaker

Spreaker is a podcast platform for recording, hosting, distributing and monetizing shows. It is best suited to creators who want publishing and revenue tools in one service, from a single-show starter to a network. Unlimited episode uploads are a strong baseline, but podcast count, analytics history and collaboration features determine when a paid plan makes sense.

Overview

Spreaker combines hosting with an RSS feed, distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio, and an embedded player for websites and blogs. That makes it a practical publishing hub rather than simply a recording app. Every plan allows unlimited episode uploads, including the free tier, so the main trade-offs are podcast count, statistics and monetization terms—not episode volume.

Key features

Spreaker offers two ways to earn from a show. Creators can choose ad placements for Spreaker to fill through ad partners, or use Supporters Club, where listeners pay monthly for creator-selected exclusive content. The free plan takes a 20% Supporters Club fee; paid plans charge 0%, which matters if listener subscriptions become a meaningful revenue source.

Spreaker says its certified analytics report performance in real time. Free Speech keeps six months of statistics, while Broadcaster and Anchorman retain 12 months and Publisher retains 24. Broadcaster includes advanced statistics; Anchorman offers full statistics. The longer history and higher tiers are more useful for tracking performance over time, though the plan descriptions do not define the distinction between advanced and full statistics.

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. Those integrations make it a more capable option for recording interviews than a hosting service alone. Spreaker also describes HTTPS/TLS enforcement, vulnerability scanning, 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 nothing, billed Always. It allows one podcast and unlimited episodes, with six months of statistics and a 20% Supporters Club fee. It is a sensible way to publish one show without an episode quota, but the podcast cap and revenue share make it less appealing for multiple shows or paid memberships.

Broadcaster costs $20 a month, billed $20/mo. It removes the podcast limit, keeps unlimited episodes, extends statistics history to 12 months and removes the Supporters Club fee. Advanced statistics and in-app support are included. This is the clearest step up for a creator who needs several shows or wants to keep all subscription revenue, but it does not include unlimited collaborators.

Anchorman costs $50 a 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 fits teams that need collaborators and more complete analytics; the higher price is difficult to justify if one person can work within Broadcaster's feature set.

Publisher costs $250 a month, billed $250/mo. It provides unlimited podcasts and episodes, 24 months of statistics, a 0% Supporters Club fee, unlimited collaborators, priority support and an ad campaign manager. It is aimed at larger publishing operations that need campaign management and priority support, not an individual show with modest needs. Spreaker also says its Enterprise platform can be customized for podcast networks and integrated with their technology; that offering has custom pricing.

Platforms

Spreaker is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Spreaker Studio covers Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, while web hosting and the embedded player support publishing beyond those apps.

Who it's for

Choose Spreaker if unlimited episode uploads, broad distribution and built-in advertising or paid supporter options are more important than keeping every feature on the free tier. Free Speech suits one-show publishing; Broadcaster is a better fit for multiple shows or creators moving away from the Supporters Club fee. Teams should compare Anchorman's collaborator access with their needs, while Publisher is for operations that can use its ad campaign manager and priority support.

Pros and cons

• Unlimited episodes on every plan: creators can keep publishing without an episode quota, even on Free Speech.
• Monetization is integrated: ad placements and paid Supporters Club content provide two distinct ways to earn, though the free tier takes a 20% Supporters Club fee.
• Paid plans scale in useful ways: podcast limits, statistics history, collaborators and support improve by tier, but several meaningful upgrades require a substantial jump in monthly cost.
• Recording tools support interviews: Studio works across desktop and mobile platforms and connects to external audio gear and meeting services.

Alternatives

Acast is worth considering if its Essential plan's multiple shows, unlimited episodes, ads and sponsorships suit your needs at $14.99 a month billed yearly; its Starter plan is limited to one show and five episodes.

Apple Podcasts is a better fit for listeners seeking access to millions of shows without charge, or creators who prefer its premium-subscription option, for which creators set a monthly price.

Disctopia is another freemium option for listeners interested in streaming an indie catalog and following creators; its Basic plan costs $6.99 a month.

Firstory may suit a creator who wants a free single-show plan with unlimited episodes and video upload early access.

Patreon is an alternative for creators considering a membership platform; its Standard Patreon pricing is free with a 10% fee.

Podbean may suit a publisher who can work within its free plan's storage, bandwidth, daily episode and RSS-feed limits.

Buzzsprout is worth comparing if a web-only service with a free plan capped at two upload hours and 90-day episode hosting is enough, or if its Audio plan's six monthly hours and one podcast fit better.

Podfan is a possible alternative for creators focused on a podcast website, episode discussion, updates, memberships, gift memberships and donations.

Explore more options in Podcast Monetization Platforms, Podcast Recording Software and Podcast apps.

Verdict

Spreaker is a strong choice for creators who want unlimited episode uploads alongside distribution and built-in monetization. Its free plan makes a one-show start practical, while Broadcaster removes the podcast cap and Supporters Club fee at $20 a month. Look elsewhere if you need broad collaboration on a lower tier or do not expect to use Spreaker's publishing and revenue tools enough to justify the paid plans.