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Hindenburg Journalist vs Spreaker

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Hindenburg Journalist

Podcasting

Professional audio editing for storytellers

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: Hindenburg Journalist the perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hindenburg Journalist and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Hindenburg Journalist and Spreaker differ
AttributeHindenburg JournalistSpreaker
Starting price$12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMacos, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092011

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 Hindenburg Journalist

  • Multi-track editing
  • Automatic leveling
  • Voice profiler
  • Noise reduction
  • EQ and effects
  • Broadcast specs
  • Cloud storage
  • Publishing platforms

Only in Spreaker

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

What people use each for

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • Editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast productionnot Spreaker
  • Multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustmentnot Spreaker
  • Transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plansnot Spreaker

Spreaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • The perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • Perpetual licences are sold to individuals only and are not available to companies or educational institutions
  • Transcription is not available at all on the perpetual licence beyond a 30 hour introductory allowance that expires after the first month, because the feature requires a monthly subscription
  • Subscription transcription is metered at 20 to 50 hours per month depending on tier

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

Hindenburg Journalist

$12/month
  • Journalist$12/month
    • Multi-track editing
    • Automatic leveling
    • Voice profiler
  • Pro$35/month
    • All Journalist features
    • Advanced plugins
    • Broadcast specs

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 Hindenburg Journalist if

  • You need multi-track editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want automatic leveling.
Hindenburg Journalist 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 Hindenburg Journalist or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Hindenburg Journalist 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, Hindenburg Journalist or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/month for Hindenburg Journalist and Free for Spreaker.
Does Hindenburg Journalist or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows. 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. Hindenburg Journalist starts at $12/month.
What is Hindenburg Journalist best used for?
Hindenburg Journalist is most often used for editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast production, multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustment, transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plans. Of those, editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast production and multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustment are not what Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Hindenburg Journalist do that Spreaker cannot?
Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hindenburg Journalist: What does Hindenburg Journalist cost?

Specific pricing is not published on Hindenburg's website. The site mentions trial options and a licensing FAQ for customers, but actual rates are not displayed publicly. Users must contact the company or consult the licensing FAQ section.

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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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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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