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GlobeNewswire

News

Worldwide press release distribution network

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spreaker logo

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: GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: GlobeNewswire 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 GlobeNewswire and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where GlobeNewswire and Spreaker differ
AttributeGlobeNewswireSpreaker
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded19992011

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 GlobeNewswire

  • Press release distribution
  • SEC/regulatory filing
  • Multimedia content
  • Investor targeting
  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • Google News
  • Financial portals

Only in Spreaker

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot Spreaker
  • Financial newsnot Spreaker
  • Product announcementsnot Spreaker
  • SEC filingsnot Spreaker
  • Corporate updatesnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

GlobeNewswire

  • GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA

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

GlobeNewswire

On request
  • Metro$350/one-time
    • Metropolitan area
    • Basic distribution
    • Online posting
  • State$450/one-time
    • State-wide coverage
    • Wire services
    • Basic analytics
  • National$995/one-time
    • National distribution
    • Full wire coverage
    • Enhanced analytics
  • GlobalFree
    • International reach
    • Translation services
    • Regulatory filing

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 GlobeNewswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want sec/regulatory filing.
GlobeNewswire 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 GlobeNewswire or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. GlobeNewswire 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, GlobeNewswire or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GlobeNewswire and Free for Spreaker.
Does GlobeNewswire or Spreaker run on more platforms?
GlobeNewswire 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. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
What is GlobeNewswire best used for?
GlobeNewswire is most often used for press releases, financial news, product announcements, sec filings. Of those, press releases and financial news are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can GlobeNewswire do that Spreaker cannot?
GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Investor targeting. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Analytics, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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