SoundOn vs Spreaker
SoundOn
host-beta.soundon.fm
Spreaker
spreaker.comSide by side
| Figure | SoundOn | Spreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.0 (#29) | 9.2 (#5) |
| Advertising | SoundOn says its advertising team matches podcasts with advertising projects and plans campaigns for advertisers. | Its monetization feature lets podcasters choose ad placements, which Spreaker fills through ad partners. |
| Analytics | The dashboard includes listening data and audience insights, including Spotify data integration. | Spreaker says its certified analytics report podcast performance in real time. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | SoundOn says creators can upload once to publish across multiple listening platforms. | Spreaker lists Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio as distribution platforms. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The hosting site advertises a Taiwan-based customer support team, online replies, and an FAQ guide. | 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
SoundOn
SoundOn has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.