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EIN Presswire vs Spreaker

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EIN Presswire

News

Everyone's Internet News Presswire

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Spreaker

Podcasting

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spreaker has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EIN Presswire sold as prepaid release credits that expire 365 days after purchase, so unused releases are lost rather than carried; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where EIN Presswire and Spreaker differ
AttributeEIN PresswireSpreaker
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded20032011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 EIN Presswire

  • Press release distribution
  • Industry targeting
  • Google News inclusion
  • Social distribution
  • Google News
  • Bing News

Only in Spreaker

  • Podcast hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Distribution
  • Audio editing
  • All podcast platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Content protection

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EIN Presswire

  • Distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalistsnot Spreaker
  • Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

EIN Presswire

  • Sold as prepaid release credits that expire 365 days after purchase, so unused releases are lost rather than carried
  • A single release is $149, and the lower per release rates require buying 5 or 15 up front
  • Word limits are tied to the package, from 700 words on Basic to 2,500 on Corporate
  • Geographic and industry targeting is rationed by package, at 2 country and 5 industry targets on Pro+

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

EIN Presswire

On request
  • Basic$49.95/one-time
    • Online distribution
    • Google News
    • Basic targeting
  • Standard$99.95/one-time
    • Enhanced distribution
    • Industry targeting
    • Social sharing
  • Premium$249.95/one-time
    • Maximum distribution
    • All industries
    • Multimedia

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 EIN Presswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want industry targeting.
EIN Presswire 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 EIN Presswire or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and Spreaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Spreaker.
Does EIN Presswire or Spreaker run on more platforms?
EIN Presswire runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Spreaker for free?
Yes. Spreaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EIN Presswire starts at On request.
What is EIN Presswire best used for?
EIN Presswire is most often used for distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalists, getting company announcements indexed on news aggregators. Of those, distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalists and getting company announcements indexed on news aggregators are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can EIN Presswire do that Spreaker cannot?
EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Social distribution. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Analytics, Social media, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EIN Presswire: How much does a single press release cost?

A single press release costs $149 with the Basic Plan. For higher volumes, the Pro+ Plan offers 5 releases for $499 (approximately $83.17 per release with a promotional bonus), and the Corporate Plan provides 15 releases for $999 (approximately $66.60 per release).

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Spreaker: Does Spreaker offer free podcast hosting?

Yes, Spreaker offers free podcast hosting. The homepage explicitly states 'Your Podcasts Free' and includes a call-to-action to 'Start Free Today' for Spreaker Create for Web.

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EIN Presswire: Is there a minimum number of releases required?

No minimum is required. Customers can purchase a single release at $149, or choose higher-tier plans with multiple releases included.

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Spreaker: What premium features does Spreaker offer beyond the free tier?

Spreaker provides additional features beyond free hosting, including monetization features through the Prime Network. However, specific premium plan names, prices, and feature details are not disclosed on the main homepage and require visiting additional pages or contacting Spreaker.

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EIN Presswire: Is there a subscription required or can I pay per release?

EIN Presswire operates on a pay-as-you-go model with no subscriptions. You purchase the number of releases you need upfront within each tier.

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EIN Presswire: What if I need more than 15 releases per year?

For frequent distribution needs beyond the Corporate Plan's 15 releases, customers can contact the sales team directly at +1 (202) 335-3939 for custom arrangements.

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