Spreaker

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2010
Developer: Spreaker (part of iCast, Inc.)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Podcast Creation

Overview

Spreaker is a platform for creating, hosting, distributing, and listening to podcasts. Users register to set up profiles, upload content via web or Spreaker Studio apps, and publish episodes that generate dedicated pages on spreaker.com and its apps. It targets podcasters and listeners seeking discovery through curated lists and interaction features like liking and commenting.

Key Features

Profile Management - Users create profiles with bio, contact info, images, and background customization.
Podcast Creation - Record and upload episodes directly from web or mobile apps with artwork and descriptions.
Automatic Publishing - Published episodes generate dedicated pages with images, descriptions, and chapters.
Content Distribution - Content appears on spreaker.com and across Spreaker listening apps.
Social Connections - Link social networks for automatic episode sharing on publication.
Discovery Tools - Curated lists for finding podcasts tailored to user interests.
Interaction Features - Like and comment on podcasts to engage with content.
Account Settings - Manage profile updates, user blocking, and account deletion.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic profile, podcast creation, publishing, and discovery.
Paid Plans	Subscription-based	Advanced hosting, distribution, and monetization features.

Platforms & Requirements

Spreaker operates on web via spreaker.com for profile and podcast management. Mobile apps available on iOS and Android support podcast creation, listening, and discovery. No desktop native apps mentioned; web access requires modern browser.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Social media networks for auto-sharing
Spreaker listening apps
Social network connections
Export to social platforms

Alternatives

App	Difference
Anchor	Owned by Spotify with seamless distribution to its platform, focuses more on mobile-first recording.
Buzzsprout	Emphasizes RSS feed hosting and analytics without built-in mobile creation apps.
Libsyn	Provides robust hosting and stats geared toward professional podcasters, no native player apps.
Podbean	Offers similar creation and monetization with integrated live streaming capabilities.

Reputation

Spreaker is recognized as an all-in-one podcasting solution for creation and distribution. Strengths include integrated mobile apps and profile tools. Criticisms in results are absent, but limited details on advanced analytics or monetization specifics noted.

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