Podcasting · head to head
Podpage vs Spreaker
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Podpage episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
- They diverge on capability: Podpage covers Automatic website creation, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podpage 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 Podpage
- Automatic website creation
- RSS feed sync
- Episode transcripts
- SEO optimization
- Custom domains
- All podcast hosts
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp
Only in Spreaker
- Podcast hosting
- Live streaming
- Social network
- Distribution
- Analytics
- Audio editing
- All podcast platforms
- Social media
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podpage
- Building a website for a podcast from its existing RSS feednot Spreaker
- Publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for searchnot Spreaker
Spreaker
- Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Podpage
- Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Podpage
- Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Podpage
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Podpage
- Episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
- Every monetisation tool, including the store, donations, sponsorships and ads, is excluded from the Basic plan
- Contact forms, email list building and multiple website users are also Pro only
- Basic allows one website user, so any collaborator means upgrading
- The advertised lower prices require annual payment, at $12 against $19 on Basic
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
Podpage
Free- FreeFree
- Basic website
- Episode pages
- RSS sync
- Starter$12/month
- Custom domain
- No branding
- SEO tools
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 Podpage if
- You need automatic website creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want rss feed sync.
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 Podpage or Spreaker better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podpage 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, Podpage or Spreaker?
- Podpage starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
- Does Podpage or Spreaker run on more platforms?
- Podpage runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Podpage for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Podpage best used for?
- Podpage is most often used for building a website for a podcast from its existing rss feed, publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for search. Of those, building a website for a podcast from its existing rss feed and publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for search are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
- What can Podpage do that Spreaker cannot?
- Podpage covers Automatic website creation, RSS feed sync, Episode transcripts, SEO optimization. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Podpage: How much does Podpage Pro cost per year?
Podpage Pro is $228/year when billed annually ($19/month), compared to $348/year with monthly billing at $29/month. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
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.
SourcePodpage: Can I cancel my Podpage subscription anytime?
Yes, Podpage allows monthly or annual billing with the ability to cancel anytime. Upgrades and downgrades receive prorated credits. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
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.
SourcePodpage: What is the minimum commitment period for Podpage?
There is no minimum commitment. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card, and monthly plans can be cancelled at any time with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
SourcePodpage: What differentiates the Elite plan from Basic and Pro?
Elite adds AI features, advanced SEO analysis, and professional coaching at $59/month. It also syncs episodes every 30 minutes instead of every 4 hours (Basic) or hourly (Pro). Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
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