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Your shortlist	HostingSpreaker
General starting cost	Free, then $20/mo
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (4) Free Speech — $0.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Broadcaster — $20.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Anchorman — $50.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Publisher — $250.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05
Shows on entry plan	1Source · 2026-09-05
Upload allowance	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Download allowance	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Pricing model	Flat plans; unlimited episodes; one free show or unlimited paid showsSource · 2026-09-05
The verdict	Hosting plus ads in one login, from a free first show up to a publisher catalog.
Free tier	Available. Check the plan limits below.
Best for	Weekly hosts who want hosting and ads in one place. Networks and sales shops that need a campaign manager and certified download counts. Catalogs already sitting near iHeart.
Not the best fit	Video-first shows. Hosts who want a clean feed with no ad exchange. People who need a real editor or a remote studio.
The gotcha	Turn on ads and spots go in the file. Free is one show.
Public plans	Read public plan notes Free Speech$0/mo. One podcast, unlimited episodes. Ads. Auto-upload to iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. Customizable feed. Supporters Club 20% fee. 6 months of statistics. Broadcaster$20/mo. Ads and subscriptions. Unlimited podcasts. Enhanced private podcasts. Apple Podcast Subscriptions. In-app support. Advanced statistics. Supporters Club 0% fee. 12 months of statistics. Anchorman$50/mo. Adds full statistics, customizable player colors, collaboration, unlimited collaborators. 12 months of statistics. Publisher$250/mo. Adds priority support, ad campaign manager, sell and manage your own ads, 24 months of statistics. Organizations included. Enterprise / Spreaker PrimeCustom. Contact Spreaker. Not a public dollar amount.
Pricing notes	Prices are monthly on https://www.spreaker.com/plans. FAQ says fixed prices, billed in advance, cancel at end of cycle. Publisher FAQ confirms the $250/mo fee includes trafficking tools, collaboration, and priority support.
Category	Hosting
Tool type	Podcast hosting
Also listed in	Monetization
Revenue methods	Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds
Monetization requirements	Ad Exchange requires uploaded episodes and approval; revenue depends on ads served. Supporters Club is a separate membership option.
Price checked	2026-09-05
Next step	Visit Spreaker