Spotify for Podcastersvs
Pocketcasts


Pocketcasts: The powerful podcast player for serious listeners

Free tools to grow your podcast on Spotify
As of 30 August 2026, Spotify for Podcasters is free to use. Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Spotify for Creators) is the platform for managing your podcast on Spotify. Softwr lists it under Podcasting. Spotify for Podcasters is made by Spotify, launched in 2006, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Spotify for Creators) is the platform for managing your podcast on Spotify. It provides detailed listener analytics, audience demographics, episode performance data, and promotional tools. Essential for reaching Spotify's massive listener base and optimizing your content strategy.
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Pricing
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Free
Free
Capabilities
Detailed analytics
Audience demographics
Episode performance
Interactive features
Video podcasts
Music integration
Spotify
Integration with Spotify
Anchor
Integration with Anchor
Megaphone
Integration with Megaphone
Social media
Integration with Social media
Spotify authentication
Spotify authentication security feature
Privacy controls
Privacy controls security feature
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The website does not disclose any costs for using Spotify for Podcasters. The platform is free to distribute podcasts, with monetization tools available separately.
SourceCreators can choose from a range of monetization tools designed to help them earn, but the website does not specify which tools are free, paid, or subject to revenue sharing.
SourceSpotify for Podcasters appears to be free to use. No subscription tiers, trial periods, or cost barriers are mentioned on the platform page.
SourceBehind it
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The podcast host built for professional broadcasters
Automatically repurpose podcast content across platforms
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