Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms
RSS.com vs Spreaker
RSS.com 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 scoreRSS.com · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceRSS.com · $15/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRSS.com · 4 of 4
RSS.com scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.
RSS.com is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $20/mo.
RSS.com is the better fit for creators wanting free hosting with video tools. Spreaker is the better fit for broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships.
- RSS.com fits best
Creators wanting free hosting with video tools
- Spreaker fits best
Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships
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Side by side
| Feature | RSS.com 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Spreaker 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Podcast Hosting Platforms | #9 in Podcast Hosting Platforms |
| Best for | Creators wanting free hosting with video tools | Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo (best) | $20/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RSS.com 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 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Analytics level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | RSS.com is a web-based podcast hosting platform for independent creators, organizations, and podcast networks. It provides public RSS feeds, podcast websites, embeddable players, episode scheduling and publishing, analytics, transcripts,… 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
RSS.com — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited episodes and audio
- Distributes automatically to major podcast directories
- Paid tiers add transcripts, monetization, video, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Advanced features require paid plans
- Plus supports one podcast
- The broadest video and API features require Max
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
- RSS.com9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible podcast host with a free tier and paid video, analytics, and monetization features.
Visit RSS.comFull verdict → - Spreaker8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad podcast platform for creators who need distribution, ads, and memberships.
Visit SpreakerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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