SpotsNow
SpotsNow: A flexible marketplace for finding, booking, and measuring podcast campaigns. Ranked #11 of 24 in Podcast Advertising Platforms by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for flexible podcast marketplace campaigns.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFlexible podcast marketplace campaigns
- Free planYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Advanced filters for audience, geography, demographics, price, CPM, and availability
- Direct booking, custom show requests, and publisher inventory management
- Campaign reporting with attribution and pixel setup through SpotsNow Pro
Where it doesn't
- Attribution features are tied to SpotsNow Pro
- Available through the web platform only
- Publisher transaction fees apply to brand spots
Our verdict on SpotsNow
SpotsNow connects brands and agencies with podcast publishers for campaign planning, show discovery, booking, and reporting. Advertisers can search podcast shows and inventory using filters for audience, geography, demographics, price, CPM, and availability. They can also generate campaign plans based on brand, audience, and budget, book spots directly, or send custom requests. Publishers can list inventory, set rates and availability, approve advertisers, manage campaign requests, and receive payments. The platform supports host-read advertising and offers a free advertiser access model, with a free plan also available.
Its marketplace workflow is the central strength. Advertisers can compare show opportunities, review publisher-listed rates, discounts, and availability, then manage approvals and bookings in one service. Campaign performance tracking and reporting extend the workflow after booking. AI-assisted show selection and campaign research are available, with integrations for Claude and ChatGPT. Managed campaign services add show selection, negotiation, creative support, campaign management, attribution, and reporting for teams that want assistance beyond self-directed buying.
SpotsNow suits brands and agencies that want flexible access to podcast inventory rather than a narrowly defined buying workflow. SpotsNow Pro adds attribution and pixel setup, making it the relevant option for campaigns that require additional measurement. Publishers also get sales tools for listing inventory and managing campaigns. The platform is less suitable for teams that need a native desktop or mobile application, or that want attribution included in the core marketplace experience. Publisher transaction fees are 0% for agency spots and 10% for brand spots.
SpotsNow pricing
SpotsNow fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Advertiser marketplace | Yes |
| Publisher sales tools | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion | Not verified |
| Targeting level | Advanced |
| Measurement level | Attribution |
| Ad formats | host-read |
| Campaign workflow | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Claude, ChatGPT |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | spotsnow.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SpotsNow integrations
SpotsNow lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Claude
- ChatGPT
Alternatives to SpotsNow
- Spotify Ads ManagerA focused self-serve platform with advanced podcast targeting, creative tools, and measurement.9.0
- MegaphoneA full ad-operations platform for publishers with advanced targeting and measurement.8.8
- Triton Ad Platform (TAP)A broad ad operations platform for publishers managing direct and programmatic audio campaigns.7.7
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