Spreaker vs Waveroom

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.

Waveroom is a browser-based remote recording studio for podcasts, interviews, meetings, testimonials, tutorials, webinars and other group recordings. It captures separate audio and video tracks for each participant, which can be downloaded and edited individually. The service advertises video up to 2K resolution and uncompressed 48 kHz WAV audio, with background noise removal also listed. Recording takes place on the user’s computer; Waveroom says poor or unstable internet does not affect recording quality. A free session allows up to five participants, one host and four guests. Sessions have a 120-minute technical limit and can continue for another 120 minutes without interrupting recording. Recordings remain on Waveroom’s servers for 90 days. The Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited audio and video recordings, up to 2K video, 48 kHz WAV audio and up to five participants. An Enterprise plan is listed for 10 or more participants, but no price is stated. Simplified editing, automatic gap removal, speech-to-text and mobile support are upcoming features.