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Podigee vs Spreaker

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Podigee

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
-
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: Podigee spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Podigee covers Automatic distribution, Spreaker covers Live streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podigee and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Podigee and Spreaker differ
AttributePodigeeSpreaker
Starting price€12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132011

Identical on both: 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 Podigee

  • Automatic distribution
  • Embeddable player
  • Detailed analytics
  • Transcription
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • Amazon Music

Only in Spreaker

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

Both cover

  • Podcast hosting
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podigee

  • Podcast hostingnot Spreaker
  • Corporate podcastingnot Spreaker
  • GDPR-compliant hostingnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podigee

  • Spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • Pricing positioned at professional tier, making it expensive for hobbyist podcasters or those just starting out
  • Limited third-party integration ecosystem and no API access compared to larger podcast hosting services
  • Smaller user community with fewer community-generated tutorials and best practice guides available online

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

Podigee

€12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • 1 podcast
    • Unlimited episodes
    • Basic analytics
  • Advanced$29/month
    • 5 podcasts
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom player

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 Podigee if

  • You need automatic distribution.
  • You also want embeddable player.
Podigee review

Choose Spreaker if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podigee or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Podigee starts at €12/month and Spreaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podigee or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €12/month for Podigee and Free for Spreaker.
Does Podigee or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Podigee 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. Podigee starts at €12/month.
What is Podigee best used for?
Podigee is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, gdpr-compliant hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Podigee do that Spreaker cannot?
Podigee covers Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics, Transcription. Spreaker covers Live streaming, Social network, Distribution, Analytics. Both handle Podcast hosting, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podigee: Does Podigee offer a free plan?

Yes. Podigee's LAUNCH plan is free forever and allows hosting 1 podcast with 60 minutes of audio and access to basic analytics for 7 days. No credit card required.

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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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Podigee: To which platforms does Podigee distribute podcasts?

Podigee distributes to 17+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, and others through a single upload.

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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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Podigee: Is Podigee GDPR-compliant?

Yes. Podigee is GDPR-compliant with privacy-first infrastructure, European hosting, and a player that works without cookies or listener tracking.

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Podigee: What are Podigee's pricing plans for paid tiers?

Podigee offers STARTER (19/month), SCALE (39/month), and CREATOR (59/month) plans with annual billing discounts. Each tier includes more podcasts, video episodes, and analytics history.

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Podigee: Does Podigee provide analytics?

Yes. All plans include analytics with listener retention, geographic insights, and business impact metrics. LAUNCH includes 7 days of analytics, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.

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