Podfan vs Spreaker
Podfan
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Spreaker
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| Figure | Podfan | Spreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 7.9 (#32) | 9.2 (#5) |
| Spec score · Podcast Monetization Platforms | 8.0 (#21) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Podfan properties use HTTPS encryption in transit, avoid storing unnecessary data, and send payment-card information directly to Stripe rather than storing it on Podfan servers. | Spreaker says it enforces HTTPS using TLS, scans Docker containers for vulnerabilities, performs periodic third-party penetration tests, and runs a public bug bounty program. |
| Paid from | 12 | 20 |
| Support | Podfan offers friendly support by email and lets users schedule a call with founder Ivan Homola. | The plans page lists in-app support on Broadcaster and Anchorman and priority support on Publisher. |
Plans
Spreaker
- Free SpeechFree
- Broadcaster$20 a month
- Anchorman$50 a month
- Publisher$250 a month
In their own words
Podfan
Podfan helps podcast creators earn from public or private content through memberships and donations. It includes a free podcast website with customizable colors, featured episodes, subscribe links, host profiles, social links, updates, and episode discussions. Private member-only feeds provide unlimited downloads and a unique feed URL for each subscriber. Creators can offer monthly or annual memberships, recurring or one-time donations, gift memberships, and optional seven-day trials. Stripe handles payments, sending member funds to the creator’s connected account. Podfan charges $0.30 per active member per month; Stripe charges 1.4% plus $0.30 per transaction, and annual memberships add a 5% Podfan fee. One-click private-feed subscriptions work with Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Player.fm, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, and Podhero. Acast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Podbean do not support these feeds. Plans are Free at free, Essential at $12 a month plus $0.30 per member, and Premium at $19 a month plus $0.30 per member.
Spreaker
Spreaker is a podcast platform for creating, hosting, distributing, and monetizing shows. Every plan, including Free Speech, allows unlimited episode uploads; the free plan is limited to one podcast and six months of statistics. Distribution includes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, and the service provides RSS feeds and an embedded player for external sites. Its advertising tools let podcasters choose ad placements that are filled by ad partners. Certified analytics report performance in real time. Supporters Club lets listeners pay monthly for creator-selected exclusive content. Spreaker Studio is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with connections for external microphones and mixers and support for remote guests through listed meeting services. Broadcaster costs $20/mo and includes unlimited podcasts and 12 months of statistics; Anchorman costs $50/mo, and Publisher costs $250/mo. Higher plans add options such as collaborators, support, and an ad campaign manager. Spreaker also describes security measures including HTTPS with TLS and encrypted sensitive information.