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Castos vs Spreaker

Side-by-side comparison of Castos and Spreaker.

Tool
Castos

Podcast hosting with deep WordPress integration

Spreaker

Host, stream, and monetize your podcast in one place

Starting price
19/mo
20/mo
Founded
2017
2010
Pricing model
subscription
freemium
Free option
Paid only
Free tier

What they are

Castos

Castos is a podcast host built for creators and teams running shows alongside a WordPress site, powered by its free Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. Every plan includes unlimited episodes, unlimited downloads, no storage caps, and private podcasting. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and several requested features like YouTube republishing sit on higher tiers.

Spreaker

Spreaker is a podcast hosting and live-streaming platform used by independent creators and radio broadcasters to publish, distribute, and earn from audio content. It combines real-time broadcasting with on-demand hosting and connects episodes to major directories like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The integrated ad marketplace is a genuine draw for monetization, though the free tier is fairly limited in storage and upload hours.

Choose
Castos

if you need podcast hosting. Starts at 19/mo.

Choose
Spreaker

if you need monetization and podcast hosting. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Instant, automatic monetization sets it apart from most hosts
  • +Ad marketplace lets creators monetize without finding sponsors independently
  • +One-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major directories

Which to choose

Castos and Spreaker both cover podcast hosting, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.

Read the full reviews for Castos and Spreaker.

Pricing checked 5 Jun 2026.