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Alitu vs Spreaker

Alitu logo

Alitu

Podcasting

The podcast maker that does the hard work for you

From
$38/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spreaker logo

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: Alitu the included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alitu and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Alitu and Spreaker differ
AttributeAlituSpreaker
Starting price$38/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192011

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 Alitu

  • Auto audio cleanup
  • Music and transitions
  • Episode builder
  • Direct publishing
  • Recording tools
  • Transcription
  • Buzzsprout
  • Libsyn

Only in Spreaker

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

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Alitu

  • Recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing backgroundnot Spreaker
  • Automatic noise removal, EQ and levellingnot Spreaker
  • Podcast hosting and a show website in one placenot Spreaker
  • Transcription and AI show notesnot Spreaker
  • Producing an episode from raw recordings in one toolnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Alitu

  • The included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000
  • A second show is charged, at $63 a month for two against $38 for one
  • The advertised $32 a month is the annual rate
  • The professional editing service is a separate product starting at $295 a month
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial

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

Alitu

$38/month
  • Monthly$38/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Auto audio cleanup
    • Music library
  • Annual$32/month
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

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 Alitu if

  • You need auto audio cleanup.
  • You also want music and transitions.
Alitu 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 Alitu or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Alitu starts at $38/month and Spreaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alitu or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $38/month for Alitu and Free for Spreaker.
Does Alitu or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Alitu 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. Alitu starts at $38/month.
What is Alitu best used for?
Alitu is most often used for recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background, automatic noise removal, eq and levelling, podcast hosting and a show website in one place, transcription and ai show notes. Of those, recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background and automatic noise removal, eq and levelling are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Alitu do that Spreaker cannot?
Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Music and transitions, Episode builder, Direct publishing. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alitu: Can I use the free tier for commercial podcasts?

The free tier supports up to 1,000 downloads per month. If your podcast exceeds this limit, you will need to upgrade to the $10/month plan which supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not specify whether free tier usage restrictions apply differently to commercial vs. personal use.

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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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Alitu: What happens if I cancel after the trial?

Alitu offers a 7-day free trial with full feature access, followed by a 30-day money-back guarantee after your first charge. You can cancel anytime with two clicks without contacting customer service, and you can pause your subscription for up to 3 months.

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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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Alitu: Are there any long-term contracts or minimum commitments?

No. Alitu does not require long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime and pause your subscription for up to 3 months if needed.

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Alitu: What counts toward download limits on paid plans?

The paid $10/month tier supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not clarify what counts as a download or whether there are overage fees beyond the included quota.

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