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Cleanfeed vs Spreaker

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Cleanfeed

Software

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Spreaker

Software

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Spreaker differ
AttributeCleanfeedSpreaker
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Only in Spreaker

  • Podcast hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Audio editing
  • All podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cleanfeed

  • Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Spreaker
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Spreaker
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Spreaker

Spreaker

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Cleanfeed
  • Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Cleanfeed
  • Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Cleanfeed

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cleanfeed

  • The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
  • Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
  • Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
  • Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
  • The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately

Spreaker

  • Free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • Spreaker takes a 20 percent fee on Supporters Club listener payments on the free plan, dropping to 0 percent only on the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Subscription monetisation and Apple Podcasts subscriptions require the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Player colour customisation and collaborators require the $50 per month Anchorman plan
  • Selling and managing your own ad campaigns requires the $250 per month Publisher plan
  • Statistics retention is capped at 12 months below the Publisher plan, which extends it to 24 months

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 min sessions
    • Local recording
    • 2 participants
  • Standard$15/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Separate tracks
    • 4 participants

Spreaker

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours storage
    • Basic hosting
    • Social network access
  • Plus$5/month
    • 50 hours storage
    • Full distribution
    • Live streaming

Which should you pick?

Choose Cleanfeed if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want local recording.
Cleanfeed review

Choose Spreaker if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.
Spreaker review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Spreaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Spreaker?
Cleanfeed starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
Does Cleanfeed or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cleanfeed best used for?
Cleanfeed is most often used for recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality, capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest, live radio and broadcast contribution links between studios. Of those, recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality and capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Spreaker cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Web support.
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