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Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms

RSS.com vs Spreaker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score RSS.com #4 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit RSS.com
Spreaker #9 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited episodes and audio
  • Distributes automatically to major podcast directories
  • Paid tiers add transcripts, monetization, video, and API access
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced features require paid plans
  • Plus supports one podcast
  • The broadest video and API features require Max
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. RSS.comPodcast Hosting Platforms 9.1Free plan
  2. SpreakerPodcast Hosting Platforms 8.6Free plan

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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