Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms
Podbean vs Spreaker
Podbean leads on 1 check, Spreaker on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePodbean · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting pricePodbean · $12/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPodbean · 4 of 4
Podbean scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.
Podbean is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $20/mo.
Podbean is the better fit for creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform. Spreaker is the better fit for broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships.
- Podbean fits best
Creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform
- Spreaker fits best
Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships
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Side by side
| Feature | Podbean 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Spreaker 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Podcast Hosting Platforms | #9 in Podcast Hosting Platforms |
| Best for | Creators wanting an all-in-one podcast platform | Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/mo (best) | $20/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Podbean 4/4 · Spreaker 3/4 | ||
| RSS feed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monetization tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private podcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video podcast support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Directory distribution | Major directories | Major directories |
| Monthly upload hours | 16 hours/mo | Not checked yet |
| Analytics level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | Podbean is a podcast hosting platform for individual creators, organizations, and podcast networks. It combines RSS feed generation, customizable podcast websites, directory distribution, embeddable audio and video players, audience… Read the review → |
Spreaker is a podcast hosting platform for independent creators, publishers, and podcast networks. It supports episode hosting and publishing, automatic RSS feed generation, distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Podbean — where it wins
- Free plan plus annual-billing entry price of $12 per month
- Advanced analytics, directory distribution, monetization, and AI tools
- Supports private and video podcasts across web, iOS, Android, and API
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited Audio limits uploads to 1GB per month
- Unlimited Plus supports two audio or video podcasts
- Private podcast availability and bandwidth vary by plan
Spreaker — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited episodes and automatic directory distribution
- IAB-certified analytics support audience and advertising decisions
- Paid tiers add subscriptions, private podcasts, and ad management
Where it doesn't
- Only one podcast is included on the Free Speech plan
- Paid plans start at $20 per month when billed monthly
- Advanced collaboration and campaign tools require higher tiers
- Podbean9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad podcast hosting with publishing, analytics, monetization, private, and video tools.
Visit PodbeanFull verdict → - Spreaker8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad podcast platform for creators who need distribution, ads, and memberships.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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