Spreaker vs Transistor
Spreaker
spreaker.com
Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | Spreaker | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 9.2 (#5) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Podcast Monetization Platforms | 8.5 (#11) | 8.1 (#20) |
| Analytics | Spreaker says its certified analytics report podcast performance in real time. | Analytics include download trends, episode comparisons and listener-performance reporting. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | Spreaker lists Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio as distribution platforms. | Transistor helps submit feeds to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Overcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora and other directories. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Spreaker Studio can connect to external microphones and mixers and can integrate with Skype, Google Hangouts, Google Meet, or Zoom for remote guests. | Official integrations include Mailchimp, Drip, HubSpot, Kit, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, Make, Descript, Riverside, Bluesky and YouTube. |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Private podcasts provide members-only feeds for teams, communities and paying subscribers. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 20 | 19 |
Plans
Spreaker
- Free SpeechFree
- Broadcaster$20 a month
- Anchorman$50 a month
- Publisher$250 a month
Transistor
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
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.
Transistor
Transistor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.