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Podomatic vs Spreaker

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Podomatic

Podcasting

Simple podcast creation and hosting

From
Free
Rated
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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: Podomatic free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Podomatic covers Built-in recording, Spreaker covers Live streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podomatic and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Podomatic and Spreaker differ
AttributePodomaticSpreaker
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20052011

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 Podomatic

  • Built-in recording
  • Podcast website
  • RSS feed
  • Podcast platforms

Only in Spreaker

  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Privacy controls
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Podcast hosting
  • Distribution
  • Audio editing
  • Social media
  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podomatic

  • Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Spreaker
  • Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Spreaker
  • Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plansnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podomatic

  • Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
  • Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored

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

Podomatic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Audio 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 Podomatic if

  • You need built-in recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want podcast website.
Podomatic 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 Podomatic or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Podomatic 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, Podomatic or Spreaker?
Podomatic starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
Does Podomatic or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Podomatic runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podomatic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podomatic best used for?
Podomatic is most often used for hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page, starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth, serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plans. Of those, hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page and starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Podomatic do that Spreaker cannot?
Podomatic covers Built-in recording, Podcast website, RSS feed, Podcast platforms. Spreaker covers Live streaming, Social network, Analytics, All podcast platforms. Both handle Podcast hosting, Distribution, Audio editing, Social media.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podomatic: What does Podomatic's free plan include?

The free plan includes 500 MB storage (up to 6 hours of recording), first 20 episodes, and 15 GB bandwidth per month. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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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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Podomatic: How much do Podomatic's PRO plans cost?

Podomatic mentions PRO plans starting at $9.99 but does not publish specific pricing tiers or features for paid plans on their main website. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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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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Podomatic: Can I use Podomatic free forever?

Yes, Podomatic emphasizes free podcast hosting forever, though paid premium options exist for expanded capacity at undisclosed rates. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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