Podcasting · head to head
Headliner vs Spreaker
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Headliner free plan allows only one unwatermarked audiogram per month; everything else carries a Headliner watermark; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
- They diverge on capability: Headliner covers Audio to video conversion, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Headliner and Spreaker actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).
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 Headliner
- Audio to video conversion
- Animated waveforms
- Automatic captions
- Brand customization
- Social media optimization
- Batch processing
- Podcast platforms
- Email services
Only in Spreaker
- Podcast hosting
- Live streaming
- Social network
- Distribution
- Analytics
- Audio editing
- All podcast platforms
- Payment processors
Both cover
- Social media
- Content protection
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Headliner
- Turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social medianot Spreaker
- Auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clipsnot Spreaker
- Producing branded promotional clips from full length episodesnot Spreaker
Spreaker
- Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Headliner
- Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Headliner
- Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Headliner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Headliner
- Free plan allows only one unwatermarked audiogram per month; everything else carries a Headliner watermark
- Basic plan at $9.99 per month caps unwatermarked audiograms at 10 per month
- Free and Basic plans cap video length at 10 minutes at 1080p; 2 hour videos require the Pro plan
- Custom watermarks and unlimited unwatermarked exports require the $25.99 per month Pro plan
- Video upload storage is capped at 10GB on every plan including 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
Headliner
Free- Forever FreeFree
- Ad-supported experience
- Unlimited free video clips
- Unlimited captioned videos
- Basic$9.99/month
- Ad-free experience
- 10 unwatermarked audiograms/month
- Unlimited captions (10 min/project)
- Pro$25.99/month
- All Basic features
- Unlimited unwatermarked videos
- Unlimited transcription
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 Headliner if
- You need audio to video conversion.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want animated waveforms.
Choose Spreaker if
- You need podcast hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want live streaming.
Questions people ask
- Is Headliner or Spreaker better?
- Neither clearly leads. Headliner 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, Headliner or Spreaker?
- Headliner starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
- Does Headliner or Spreaker run on more platforms?
- Headliner runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Headliner for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Headliner best used for?
- Headliner is most often used for turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social media, auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clips, producing branded promotional clips from full length episodes. Of those, turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social media and auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clips are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
- What can Headliner do that Spreaker cannot?
- Headliner covers Audio to video conversion, Animated waveforms, Automatic captions, Brand customization. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Social media, Content protection, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Headliner: How much does Headliner cost?
Headliner offers Forever Free (ad-supported), Basic at $9.99/month (reduced from $14.99), and Pro at $25.99/month (reduced from $29.99).
SourceSpreaker: 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.
SourceHeadliner: What is included in Headliner Pro?
Headliner Pro at $25.99/month includes unlimited unwatermarked videos, unlimited transcription, unlimited captions, custom watermarks, 1080p up to 2 hours, 4-hour audio files, and priority support.
SourceSpreaker: 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.
SourceHeadliner: Does Headliner offer annual discounts?
Yes, annual billing offers up to 50% savings. Basic plan costs $7.99/month billed yearly, and Pro costs $19.99/month billed yearly.
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