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Spreaker vs Omny Studio

Spreaker logo

Spreaker

Software

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Omny Studio logo

Omny Studio

Software

Professional podcast and audio platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spreaker has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months; Omny Studio omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only
  • They diverge on capability: Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Omny Studio covers Professional hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spreaker and Omny Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Spreaker and Omny Studio differ
AttributeSpreakerOmny Studio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20112014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Spreaker

  • Podcast hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Audio editing
  • Social media
  • Payment processors
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls

Only in Omny Studio

  • Professional hosting
  • Monetization
  • Live audio
  • API access
  • Broadcasting systems
  • CMS platforms
  • Enterprise security
  • Data protection

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Spreaker

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

Omny Studio

  • Publishing and managing large podcast catalogues for radio and podcast networksnot Spreaker
  • Capturing broadcast talk breaks automatically into a searchable cloud archivenot Spreaker
  • Monetizing episodes with dynamic audio ad insertionnot Spreaker

Where each one falls short

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

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

Omny Studio

  • Omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only
  • Omny Studio is positioned as an enterprise podcasting platform for podcast and radio networks rather than individual creators
  • The CMS is available in only six languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian
  • Social video creation depends on the third party Headliner integration rather than a built-in editor
  • Paid subscriber content is delivered through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions rather than a native paywall

Pricing, plan by plan

Spreaker

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours storage
    • Basic hosting
    • Social network access
  • Plus$5/month
    • 50 hours storage
    • Full distribution
    • Live streaming

Omny Studio

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Advanced distribution
    • Monetization tools

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Omny Studio if

  • You need professional hosting.
  • You also want monetization.
Omny Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Spreaker or Omny Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Spreaker starts at Free and Omny Studio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spreaker or Omny Studio?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spreaker and On request for Omny Studio.
Does Spreaker or Omny Studio run on more platforms?
Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Omny Studio runs on Web.
Can I use Spreaker for free?
Yes. Spreaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omny Studio starts at On request.
What is Spreaker best used for?
Spreaker is most often used for hosting and distributing podcasts to spotify, apple podcasts and iheartradio, monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters club, running a multi-show podcast network with collaborators. Of those, hosting and distributing podcasts to spotify, apple podcasts and iheartradio and monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters club are not what Omny Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Spreaker do that Omny Studio cannot?
Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Audio editing. Omny Studio covers Professional hosting, Monetization, Live audio, API access. Both handle Distribution, Analytics, All podcast platforms, Web support.
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