Podcasting · head to head
Cleanfeed vs Spreaker
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
- They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed 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 Cleanfeed
- Browser-based recording
- Local recording
- Separate tracks
- Lossless quality
- Cloud backup
- Easy sharing
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
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.
Cleanfeed
- Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Spreaker
- Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Spreaker
- Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Spreaker
Spreaker
- Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Cleanfeed
- Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Cleanfeed
- Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Cleanfeed
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cleanfeed
- The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
- Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
- Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
- Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
- Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
- The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately
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
Cleanfeed
Free- FreeFree
- 30 min sessions
- Local recording
- 2 participants
- Standard$15/month
- Unlimited sessions
- Separate tracks
- 4 participants
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 Cleanfeed if
- You need browser-based recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want local recording.
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 Cleanfeed or Spreaker better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed 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, Cleanfeed or Spreaker?
- Cleanfeed starts at Free and Spreaker at Free.
- Does Cleanfeed or Spreaker run on more platforms?
- Cleanfeed runs on Web. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cleanfeed best used for?
- Cleanfeed is most often used for recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality, capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest, live radio and broadcast contribution links between studios. Of those, recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality and capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
- What can Cleanfeed do that Spreaker cannot?
- Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cleanfeed: Can I use the free Cleanfeed Lite plan for commercial projects?
Yes, Cleanfeed Lite is free and explicitly includes commercial use rights.
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.
SourceCleanfeed: How many guests can join a recording on Cleanfeed Lite versus Pro?
Cleanfeed Lite allows up to 2 guests, while Cleanfeed Pro supports up to 32 guests with multitrack recording capabilities.
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.
SourceCleanfeed: What is the cost difference between Cleanfeed Pro for individual and business use?
Cleanfeed Pro individual plan is $12/month USD, while the business plan is $36/month USD. Both offer the same features but business plans include higher support priority.
SourceCleanfeed: Does Cleanfeed offer a discount for annual commitment?
Yes, choosing yearly renewal provides an additional 20% discount on Cleanfeed Pro pricing.
SourceCleanfeed: What subsidized pricing options does Cleanfeed offer?
Cleanfeed offers reduced rates for personal use (under $5,000 annual commercial activity), registered charities and non-profits, and educational institutions.
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