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Spreaker vs Transistor.fm

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Spreaker

Software

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Transistor.fm

Software

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

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; Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier
  • They diverge on capability: Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spreaker and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Spreaker and Transistor.fm differ
AttributeSpreakerTransistor.fm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20112016

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.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android 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.fm
  • Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Transistor.fm
  • Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Spreaker
  • Video podcast publishingnot Spreaker
  • AI transcriptionnot Spreaker
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Spreaker
  • Private podcast networksnot 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.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

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.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

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.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Questions people ask

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