Hosting limits8 of 20
Publishing11 of 28
Ads and stats0 of 13
Your data21 of 21
Price18 of 18
podcast host · Spotify
Spotify for Creators
Free podcast host from Spotify with video support, a 301 redirect tool and no paid plan listed.
In short
- Hosting is free, and Spotify describes it as unlimited hosting2.
- No paid plan is listed on Spotify's pages1,2.
- A 301 redirect tool sends listeners to a new host; allow up to 7 days4.
- Spotify pays 50% of recognised ad revenue to eligible shows: 1K audience and 2K hours in 30 days3.
- Episode audio downloads work one episode at a time in the web app5.
Spotify for Creators suits people who want to host for free and keep the option to move later: it offers an import tool, a 301 redirect and audio downloads4,5,6. Video episodes are supported on Spotify15. The catch: downloads are one at a time, and ad income needs 1K audience members in four countries3,5.
Best for: New podcasters who want free hosting and a documented way to leave later.
Where the points come from
Hosting limits 8 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited episodes | YesNo paid plan exists, so the free plan is used. Spotify says it offers unlimited hosting2. | 4 / 4 |
| No monthly upload cap | Not publishedSpotify says unlimited hosting but no page states uploads are unlimited or gives an upload allowance2. | 0 / 6 |
| No download cap | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's podcast features page2. | 0 / 6 |
| More than one show | YesHelp article: you can manage all your shows from one account10. | 4 / 4 |
Publishing 11 of 28 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Directory submission guides | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon MusicGuides cover Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music; Spotify-hosted shows appear on Spotify automatically. YouTube Music is not covered7,8. | 3 / 4 |
| Private podcasts | Not publishedThe private feed article is for listeners of paid podcasts and describes no creator setup13. | 0 / 6 |
| Video podcasts | YesCreators can upload video episodes on the web; videos play on Spotify only and are audio-only elsewhere15. | 4 / 4 |
| Automatic transcripts | Not publishedSome shows have auto-generated transcripts; they are not available to all creators. No page states the rule or cost12. | 0 / 3 |
| Team members | YesTeammates get access levels per tab; teams can have more than one Admin9. | 4 / 4 |
| Public API | Not publishedon the vendor's pages1,2. | 0 / 3 |
| Show website and player | Not publishedNo show website is described; a player embed is available from the Spotify app or open.spotify.com, not from Creators11,14. | 0 / 4 |
Ads and stats 0 of 13 points
Your data 21 of 21 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Import from another host | YesHelp article names 14 hosts whose episodes can be imported through the Switch page6. | 7 / 7 |
| Redirect when you leave | YesSettings has a Redirect your podcast option that sets a 301 redirect to your new feed4. | 8 / 8 |
| Download your files | YesDownload published or draft episodes one at a time from the web app; no bulk option is described5. | 6 / 6 |
Price 18 of 18 points
The rule behind each line: how we score podcast hosts.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hostingAny show | Free2 | $0 | Unlimited hosting; no paid plan listed |
Spotify for Creators lists no paid hosting plan. Ad revenue share and subscriptions have their own eligibility rules3.
Strengths
- Free hosting with unlimited episodes, according to Spotify2.
- Import tool for 14 named hosts, including Buzzsprout, Libsyn and Podbean6.
- 301 redirect to another host is documented step by step4.
- Shows can be managed by teammates with per-tab access levels, including an Admin role9.
- One account can hold several shows, including shows hosted elsewhere10.
Limits
- Audio downloads are one episode at a time, in the web app only5.
- Partner Program ad revenue needs 1K audience members and 2K hours in 30 days, in four countries3.
- The distribution guide covers Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music but not YouTube Music7.
- Transcripts are not available to all creators12.
- Spotify pays creators a 50% share of recognised ad revenue, and fees apply3.
What Spotify says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Spotify says it offers unlimited hosting and distribution across major podcast apps2.
Other podcast hosts
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PodbeanCreators who want a free start, a low paid tier and a clear way to leave77/100$12/mocheapest paid plan - 2
CastosCreators who want no caps and a WordPress-friendly host77/100$15.83/mocheapest paid plan - 3
RSS.comCreators who want a free start and AI transcripts included72/100$15/mocheapest paid plan - 4
AcastCreators who want free hosting or plan to sell ads through the host's marketplace67/100$14.99/mocheapest paid plan
Sources
- Spotify for Creators, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Spotify for Creators podcast features, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Spotify for Creators monetization, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Switching away from Spotify for Creators with a 301 redirect, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Exporting your episodes and audio files, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Importing your episodes from another host, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Distributing your show to other platforms, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Submitting your show to Amazon Music, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Access levels in Spotify for Creators, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Multiple shows under one account, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Sharing and embedding shows and episodes, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Managing episode transcripts on Spotify, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Paid podcasts: Using your private RSS feed, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Spotify for Creators customization, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Publishing videos, Spotify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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