Spreaker
iHeartMedia-backed hosting with a live broadcasting slant
Best for: Podcasters who want hosting with a path to iHeartMedia's advertising network
Free tierFrom $20/mo Visit SpreakerSpreaker is a podcast hosting, distribution, and recording platform that is part of the iHeartMedia family. It covers episode hosting, one-click distribution to major directories, web-based recording and production via Spreaker Create, and access to iHeartMedia's Prime Network for advertising partnerships. The platform hosts podcasts across 20-plus categories and targets creators from hobbyists to established shows.
Key features
- Web-based recording and production via Spreaker Create
- Distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and major directories
- iHeartMedia Prime Network monetization partnerships
- Episode storage, bandwidth management, and scheduling
- Podcast library management across categories
- Embeddable player for external sites
Our take
Spreaker's main differentiator is its parent company - iHeartMedia's reach into brand advertising is real and can be valuable for shows with meaningful audiences. The Spreaker Create web tool makes it accessible to beginners who do not want to install software. That said, Spreaker has not kept pace with newer competitors on UX or analytics depth, and its public pricing pages are inconsistently accessible, which suggests less active product marketing investment. If iHeart's ad network is not relevant to you, most creators will find comparable or better tooling elsewhere at similar price points.
Pros
- Backed by iHeartMedia - real advertising network access for qualifying shows
- Free tier available for getting started
- Web-based recording tool requires no software download
Cons
- Pricing and plan structure are not transparently marketed or easy to find
- Analytics and UX lag behind modern competitors
- iHeart partnership only adds value once your show reaches meaningful scale
Spreaker pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Speech | $0.00 | - | Free forever. 1 podcast, ad monetization available, 20% fee on Supporters Club (listener subscriptions). 6-month stats. |
| Broadcaster | $20.00 | - | $20/mo. Unlimited podcasts, 12-month stats, 0% Supporters Club fee, enhanced private podcasts, Apple Podcast subscriptions, in-app support. |
| Anchorman | $50.00 | - | $50/mo. Everything in Broadcaster plus full stats, custom player colors, collaboration feature, unlimited collaborators. |
| Publisher | $250.00 | - | $250/mo. Full feature set including ad campaign manager, direct ad sales, organizations, priority support, 24-month stats. |
