Compare Spreaker and Seriously Simple Podcasting on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, freemium subscription vs Free…
At a Glance
Spreaker
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
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Pricing model
freemium subscription
Free WordPress plugin; optional paid podcast hosting available separately
Starting price
Free (paid plans from EUR20/month)
Free (optional Castos hosting from $19/month)
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
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Platforms
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Spreaker
Free Speech — EUR0/month Free forever
Broadcaster — EUR20/month Monthly
Anchorman — EUR50/month Monthly
Publisher — EUR250/month Monthly
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Seriously Simple Podcasting (Plugin) — Free N/A
Seriously Simple Stats (Add-on) — Free N/A
Castos Essentials (Optional Hosting) — $19 per month monthly
Castos Growth (Optional Hosting) — $49 per month monthly
Pros & Cons
Spreaker
Pros
Generous free-forever plan with unlimited episodes
Backed by iHeartMedia, providing scale and monetization infrastructure
Built-in monetization tools including ads and listener subscriptions
Simple, dashboard-based workflow for publishing and distribution
Scales from individual creators up to professional broadcasters
Cons
Free plan limits hosting to a single podcast
Free plan takes a 20 percent cut of Supporters Club revenue
Higher-tier plans needed for extended statistics history and collaboration
Pricing is listed in euros, which may complicate budgeting for some regions
Top-tier Publisher plan is priced well above typical independent creator budgets
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Pros
Completely free with no required upsell to publish a podcast
Works with any podcast hosting provider, not locked to Castos
Free Seriously Simple Stats analytics add-on available
Cons
Advanced analytics and video hosting require a separate paid Castos subscription
Fewer built-in monetization tools than dedicated podcast hosting platforms
Relies on WordPress hosting performance for media delivery unless paired with external hosting
Less useful for podcasters who do not already run a WordPress site
Use Cases
Spreaker
Independent podcast creators — Individual creators use the free plan to publish, distribute, and monetize a podcast with no upfront cost.
Professional broadcasters and media companies — Broadcasters use higher-tier plans for direct ad sales, extended analytics, and team collaboration on shows.
Live radio and streaming shows — Hosts use Spreaker's live broadcasting tools to stream radio-style shows alongside standard podcast episodes.
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Launching a New Podcast on WordPress — An independent podcaster using an existing WordPress site to publish episodes and generate a directory-ready RSS feed.
Adding a Podcast to a Business Website — A business or media brand adding a podcast section to its existing WordPress site without migrating to a separate platform.
Hosting-Agnostic RSS Feed Control — A podcaster who wants full control over RSS feed generation while choosing their own media storage or hosting provider.