Softwr

Podcasting · head to head

Podcorn vs Spreaker

Podcorn logo

Podcorn

Podcasting

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spreaker logo

Spreaker

Podcasting

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Podcorn 10% service fee charged on successful podcast sponsorship campaigns; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcorn and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcorn and Spreaker differ
AttributePodcornSpreaker
Pricing modeltransactionfreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Payment processing
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Analytics platforms

Only in Spreaker

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

Both cover

  • Payment processors
  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Spreaker
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Spreaker
  • Native advertisingnot Spreaker
  • Brand partnershipsnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podcorn

  • 10% service fee charged on successful podcast sponsorship campaigns
  • Only charges on completed transactions, not upfront

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

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

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 Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.
Podcorn 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 Podcorn or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcorn 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, Podcorn or Spreaker?
Podcorn starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
Does Podcorn or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Podcorn runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podcorn for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podcorn best used for?
Podcorn is most often used for podcast monetization, sponsorship deals, native advertising, brand partnerships. Of those, podcast monetization and sponsorship deals are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Podcorn do that Spreaker cannot?
Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Payment processors, Content protection, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcorn: How much does Podcorn cost?

Podcorn is free to join with 0% signup fees for both podcasters and brands. The platform operates on a 10% service fee model charged only on successful campaigns when payment is received.

Source
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.

Source
Podcorn: How does Podcorn's pricing model work?

Podcorn charges a 10% service fee for podcasters when they receive payment for sponsorships and a 10% fee for brands when their content is approved. There are no upfront costs, and fees are only charged for successful campaigns.

Source
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.

Source
Podcorn: Are there any commitments or contracts required on Podcorn?

No, podcasters on Podcorn have no exclusivities or long-term commitments required. Brands can control costs by setting their own sponsorship budgets.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Podcorn

More on Spreaker

Keep looking

Other head to heads