Spreaker vs Uscreen
Spreaker and Uscreen are both creator monetization tools aimed at creators and small businesses. Spreaker costs less, from $20/mo versus $49/mo for Uscreen. Only Spreaker has a free plan.
iHeartMedia podcast hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation
Video membership platform with branded mobile and TV apps for creators
| Pricing | Freemium · $20 | Paid · $49 |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise | Creators, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, android |
| Country | US | US · 2014 |
| 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 Uscreen if
Video-first creators and studios with a few hundred or more paying members who want their own branded streaming apps.
- Creators own the brand, the apps and the member relationship
- Video, live, community and apps in one platform
- No per-subscriber fee on the Starter plan
Look elsewhere if: Course creators who need funnels and email marketing (Kajabi) or hobby creators starting from zero (Patreon).
Spreaker vs Uscreen 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
Uscreen
- Starter$49/moMonthly only; up to 100 subscribers, no subscriber fee
- Growth$199/mo$149/mo billed annually; +$1.99 per subscriber, unlimited members
- App Essentials$499/mo$449/mo billed annually; +$0.99 per subscriber, iOS and Android apps
- CustomCustomQuoted; adds TV apps, community DMs and challenges
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
Uscreen · Key features
- Branded video storefront with catalogue, playlists and comments
- Native live streaming with real-time chat and reminders
- Subscriptions, free trials, bundles and one-off purchases
- Branded iOS and Android apps with push notifications
- TV apps on Custom plans for living-room viewing
- Community channels with public and private spaces
Cons
- Per-subscriber fees add up as membership grows
- Apps require the $449+ App Essentials tier
- Weaker course and email marketing tools than Kajabi
Spreaker vs Uscreen: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Spreaker or Uscreen?
Spreaker starts at $20/mo and Uscreen at $49/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Spreaker and Uscreen have a free plan?
Spreaker has a free plan. Uscreen has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.