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Spreaker vs Transistor

Spreaker logo

Spreaker

Software

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Transistor

Software

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
$19/month
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; Transistor starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • They diverge on capability: Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spreaker and Transistor actually diverge.

Attributes where Spreaker and Transistor differ
AttributeSpreakerTransistor
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20112018

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
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Audio editing
  • All podcast platforms
  • Social media

Only in Transistor

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Private podcasting
  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding
  • API access
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • 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 Transistor
  • Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Transistor
  • Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Transistor

Transistor

  • Hosting and distributing multiple podcasts from one accountnot Spreaker
  • Running private, subscriber-only podcast feedsnot Spreaker
  • Publishing podcast websites and inserting dynamic audio adsnot 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

Transistor

  • Starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Dynamic ad insertion and auto-posting to YouTube require the $49 per month Professional plan or higher
  • Removing Transistor branding requires the $99 per month Business plan
  • Enterprise plans above 250,000 monthly downloads start at $199 per month and require contacting the vendor

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

Transistor

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 10,000 downloads/month
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$49/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 50,000 downloads/month
    • Advanced analytics
  • Business$99/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 150,000 downloads/month
    • Full analytics
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • 300,000+ downloads
    • Priority support

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 Transistor if

  • You need unlimited podcasts.
  • You also want private podcasting.
Transistor review

Questions people ask

Is Spreaker or Transistor better?
Neither clearly leads. Spreaker starts at Free and Transistor at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spreaker or Transistor?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spreaker and $19/month for Transistor.
Does Spreaker or Transistor run on more platforms?
Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Transistor runs on Web.
Can I use Spreaker for free?
Yes. Spreaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transistor starts at $19/month.
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 Transistor is typically brought in for.
What can Spreaker do that Transistor cannot?
Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Advanced analytics, Team collaboration. Both handle Web support.
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