Spreaker
iHeartMedia podcast hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation
Spreaker is a podcast & audio tool for Creators and Small businesses, offered as freemium ($20/mo). Founded in United States in .
About Spreaker
Spreaker is a podcast hosting, distribution and monetisation platform owned by iHeartMedia, the largest US radio and podcast publisher, which bought Spreaker's parent company Voxnest in 2020. Spreaker Inc. now operates as an iHeartMedia company, and its technology also hosts iHeart's own on-demand audio. Its core job is to host episodes, push them to every major podcast app and help shows earn money from ads and listeners.
The free Free Speech plan covers one podcast with unlimited episodes, automatic distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio and access to ad monetisation. Paid plans add unlimited podcasts, private and subscription podcasts including Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, longer statistics retention and collaborators. The Supporters Club lets listeners pay a monthly fee, with a 20% platform cut on the free plan and 0% on paid plans. Publisher adds an Ad Campaign Manager to sell and traffic your own ads, plus IAB category blocking for revenue share.
Spreaker fits independent podcasters who want to monetise from day one and networks that need ad trafficking tools at a fixed monthly fee. Its interface feels dated, analytics on the free plan stop at six months, and ad revenue depends on audience size and US-heavy demand. Buzzsprout is simpler for beginners, Podbean offers similar monetisation with a polished app, and Acast is stronger for premium sponsorships.
Spreaker is one of the largest hosts by new episode volume: Podnews data from October 2025 put it second, with 18.5% of new episodes, behind Spotify.
Key features of Spreaker
- 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
- Collaboration with unlimited collaborators on Anchorman and up
- Browser-based recording with Spreaker Create for Web
Pros and cons
Pros
- Monetisation is available even on the free plan
- Backed by iHeartMedia's audio advertising demand
- Fixed monthly prices with no hidden fees
- 0% Supporters Club fee on every paid plan
- Publisher plan gives networks ad trafficking tools cheaply
Cons
- Free plan keeps statistics for only six months
- Interface and editor feel dated next to newer hosts
- No annual billing discount listed
- Ad earnings depend heavily on US audiences
- Free plan takes a 20% cut of Supporters Club revenue
Spreaker pricing
Spreaker uses a freemium model.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Speech | $0 | 1 podcast, unlimited episodes, ads, 6 months of stats |
| Broadcaster | $20 / mo | Unlimited podcasts, subscriptions, 0% Supporters Club fee |
| Anchorman | $50 / mo | Full stats, custom player colours, unlimited collaborators |
| Publisher | $250 / mo | Ad Campaign Manager, sell your own ads, 24 months of stats |
Source: www.spreaker.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026
How Spreaker compares in Podcast & audio
- Rank by votes
- #1 / 16
- Starting price
- $20
- Free alternatives
- 1
0 votes from members
14% above the category median ($18/mo)
Free or open-source tools in Podcast & audio
Spreaker ranks #1 of 16 podcast & audio tools by community votes and is priced above most tools in the category.
Common use cases
- 1Launching a first podcast with free hosting and ads
- 2Running listener-funded shows with monthly supporters
- 3Podcast networks managing several shows and their own ad sales
- 4Brands publishing private internal podcasts to employees
- 5Distributing a radio show as on-demand episodes
Best for
Independent podcasters and small networks that want free hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation from the start.
Not ideal for
Beginners wanting the simplest workflow or shows seeking premium sponsorship sales (Buzzsprout, Acast, Transistor).
Integrations
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- iHeartRadio
- Amazon Music
- RSS
Our take
Spreaker is one of the easiest ways to start a podcast and earn ad revenue without paying for hosting. Begin on Free Speech, move to Broadcaster when you need more shows or paid subscriptions, and consider Publisher only if you plan to sell ads directly.
FAQ
- What is Spreaker?
- Spreaker is a Podcast & audio tool: iHeartMedia podcast hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation.
- How much does Spreaker cost?
- Spreaker uses a Freemium model; paid plans start at $20 per month.
- What does Spreaker integrate with?
- Spreaker integrates with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, RSS and more.
- Which platforms does Spreaker support?
- Spreaker is available on web, ios, android.
- Who is Spreaker for?
- Independent podcasters and small networks that want free hosting with built-in ad and listener monetisation from the start.
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