Spreaker

Spreaker is a podcast publishing service that brings hosting, distribution and creator revenue tools together. It suits independent podcasters and networks that want those jobs under one roof. The free tier is unusually open on episode uploads, but paid plans are needed for multiple podcasts, longer statistics history and collaboration.

Overview

Spreaker combines an RSS feed, distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio, and an embedded player for external sites and blogs. That makes it a publishing hub, not just a recording app. Unlimited episode uploads across every plan remove a common reason to upgrade; the meaningful limits are podcast count, analytics and revenue terms.

Key features

Creators can choose ad placements for Spreaker to fill through its ad partners. Supporters Club provides a second route: listeners subscribe monthly for exclusive content selected by the creator. The free plan takes a 20% fee on Supporters Club, while paid tiers set that fee to 0%, a clear consideration for shows that expect listener subscriptions to contribute revenue.

Spreaker says its certified analytics report performance in real time. Statistics history runs six months on Free Speech, 12 months on Broadcaster and Anchorman, and 24 months on Publisher. Broadcaster adds advanced statistics; Anchorman offers full statistics. The longer retention and deeper reporting are useful for publishers tracking performance over time, but a free show loses older history sooner.

Spreaker Studio is available on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. It connects to external microphones and mixers and supports remote guests through Skype, Google Hangouts, Google Meet or Zoom. This makes it more capable as a production companion than a hosting-only service, though it is not a reason by itself to choose Spreaker if recording is the only need. Security measures Spreaker describes include HTTPS with TLS, vulnerability scans of Docker containers, periodic third-party penetration tests and a public bug bounty. Sensitive information is encrypted at rest; account data is erased irreversibly 30 days after deletion. Payments run through Stripe or PayPal, and Spreaker says it cannot access customers' card information.

Pricing

Free Speech costs nothing, billed Always. It includes one podcast, unlimited episodes, six months of statistics and Supporters Club with a 20% fee. It is a credible starting point for a single show, but the podcast cap and revenue fee become consequential as a creator grows.

Broadcaster is $20 a month, billed $20/mo. It adds unlimited podcasts, 12 months of statistics, advanced statistics, in-app support and a 0% Supporters Club fee. It is the sensible upgrade for creators with multiple shows or subscription revenue, though it does not include the unlimited collaborators listed on Anchorman.

Anchorman is $50 a month, billed $50/mo. It keeps the 12-month statistics window and adds full statistics, unlimited collaborators and customizable player colors, alongside unlimited podcasts and a 0% Supporters Club fee. Choose it when team publishing or fuller reporting justifies the extra cost over Broadcaster.

Publisher is $250 a month, billed $250/mo. It raises statistics history to 24 months and includes unlimited collaborators, priority support and an ad campaign manager, as well as unlimited podcasts and episodes. This tier is aimed at larger publishers; Spreaker also says its Enterprise platform can be customized for podcast networks and integrated with their technology. Publisher's plan price is substantial for a solo creator without those network needs.

Platforms

Spreaker is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Its Studio apps cover Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, while web access also supports the publishing service.

Who it's for

Spreaker is a strong fit for podcasters who want hosting, distribution, analytics and more than one monetization path in the same service. A single-show creator can start free without an episode cap; creators with multiple shows, subscription income or collaborators have straightforward paid tiers to grow into. It is less compelling for someone who only needs a recording tool or who does not need Spreaker's publishing and monetization bundle.

Pros and cons

Pro: Unlimited episode uploads on every plan mean creators do not have to upgrade simply to publish more episodes.

Pro: Distribution, embedded playback, advertising and paid listener subscriptions cover several parts of the publishing and revenue workflow in one service.

Pro: Paid plans remove the Supporters Club fee, and higher tiers add longer statistics history, collaborators or publisher support.

Con: The free plan allows only one podcast and takes a 20% Supporters Club fee.

Con: Free statistics history is limited to six months; full statistics and unlimited collaborators require the $50/mo Anchorman tier.

Con: Publisher costs $250/mo, making its longer analytics window, priority support and ad campaign manager a poor fit for most solo shows.

Alternatives

For recording-focused workflows, Riverside offers a free plan with two hours of multi-track recordings, video up to 720p and 44.1 kHz audio, alongside a free trial. Choose it when those recording limits and video are more relevant than Spreaker's hosting and distribution bundle.

Cleanfeed is a recording alternative: its free Lite plan allows two guests and unlimited recording time, with one local audio source and mono remote audio. It suits readers prioritizing remote audio recording over Spreaker's publishing tools.

Alitu is a paid, web-based option with a free trial; its monthly plan costs $38 a month and includes 10 hours of recording per month under a fair-use policy and 12 hours of transcription per billing period. Pick it when those recording and transcription allowances are the better match.

Adobe Podcast has a free web plan and a free trial, with Enhance Speech limited to audio files up to 30 minutes and 500 MB, and one hour per day. It is an option when the stated audio-enhancement allowance is the priority.

Hilite offers a free plan limited to one episode per month, 30-minute recording and enhancement, one collaborator and one file; its Pro plan costs $19 a month. Consider it when those recording and enhancement limits fit better than Spreaker's unlimited episode hosting.

Iris.fm is a freemium recording option for Android, iOS and web; its Starter plan costs $9 a month and includes two hours of recording. Async has a free plan with 10 lifetime AI credits, one hour of media upload to AI chat and 2 GB of storage. Elva offers a free self-hosted or web plan with 1080p recording, two participants and recordings kept for three days. These are alternatives to consider when their stated recording or AI limits suit the task.

Browse Podcast Recording Software for recording tools, Podcast Monetization Platforms for revenue-focused services, or Podcast apps for the broader category.

Verdict

Choose Spreaker if you want a podcast home that combines unlimited episode uploads with distribution, analytics and both advertising and listener subscriptions. The free plan is a practical start for one show; Broadcaster is the most direct step up for multiple podcasts or a lower Supporters Club fee. Look elsewhere if you only need recording, or if the collaboration, analytics and network features that justify the higher tiers are not part of your workflow.