Castos vs Spreaker
Side-by-side comparison of Castos and Spreaker.
Podcast hosting with deep WordPress integration
Host, stream, and monetize your podcast in one place
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.
if you need podcast hosting. Starts at 19/mo.
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.
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Pricing checked 5 Jun 2026.