Spreaker vs Transistor
Spreaker and Transistor are both podcast & audio tools aimed at creators and small businesses. Transistor costs less, from $19/mo versus $20/mo for Spreaker. Only Spreaker has a free plan.
iHeartMedia podcast hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation
Podcast hosting for businesses and creators
| Pricing | Freemium · $20 | Paid · $19 |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise | Creators, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web |
| Country | US | US · 2018 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Spreaker if
Independent podcasters and small networks that want free hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation from the start.
- Monetisation is available even on the free plan
- Backed by iHeartMedia's audio advertising demand
- Fixed monthly prices with no hidden fees
Look elsewhere if: Beginners wanting the simplest workflow or shows seeking premium sponsorship sales (Buzzsprout, Acast, Transistor).
Choose Transistor if
Businesses and pros hosting multiple or private podcasts.
- Unlimited shows
- Private podcasts for teams
- Clean analytics
Look elsewhere if: Hobbyists wanting free hosting (Spotify for Creators).
Spreaker vs Transistor pricing
Spreaker
- Free Speech$01 podcast, unlimited episodes, ads, 6 months of stats
- Broadcaster$20/moUnlimited podcasts, subscriptions, 0% Supporters Club fee
- Anchorman$50/moFull stats, custom player colours, unlimited collaborators
- Publisher$250/moAd Campaign Manager, sell your own ads, 24 months of stats
Transistor
- Starter$19/mo20k downloads/mo, unlimited shows; 2 months free yearly
- Professional$49/mo100k downloads, dynamic ads, YouTube auto-post
- Business$99/mo250k downloads, removes Transistor branding
- Enterprisefrom $199/mo250k+ downloads, 3k+ private subscribers
Spreaker · Key features
- Unlimited episodes and automatic distribution to major podcast apps
- Programmatic ad monetisation through iHeartMedia's ad network
- Supporters Club for monthly listener payments
- Private podcasts and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions on paid plans
- Ad Campaign Manager to sell and traffic your own ads on Publisher
- Customizable RSS feeds and embeddable web player
Cons
- Free plan keeps statistics for only six months
- Interface and editor feel dated next to newer hosts
- No annual billing discount listed
Transistor · Key features
- Unlimited shows on every plan
- Distribution to all major directories
- Analytics by episode and app
- Private podcasts with subscriber management
- Podcast websites and embeddable players
- Transcripts and dynamic ads
Cons
- Download-based pricing
- No free tier
- Fewer monetization tools than Acast
Spreaker vs Transistor: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Spreaker or Transistor?
Transistor starts at $19/mo and Spreaker at $20/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Spreaker and Transistor have a free plan?
Spreaker has a free plan. Transistor has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.