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ConvertKit vs Spreaker

Side-by-side comparison of ConvertKit and Spreaker.

Tool
ConvertKit

Email marketing built for online creators and writers

Spreaker

Host, stream, and monetize your podcast in one place

Starting price
33/mo
20/mo
Founded
2013
2010
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is an email marketing platform aimed at bloggers, podcasters, course creators, and independent writers who need to grow and monetize a subscriber list. It combines email broadcasts, automated sequences, landing pages, and a paid newsletter feature in one place. The interface is simpler than enterprise tools like Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign, which makes onboarding fast but limits advanced design flexibility.

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
ConvertKit

if you need monetization and email marketing. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Free plan covers up to 1,000 subscribers with core sending features
  • +Visual automation builder is intuitive for non-technical users
  • +Built-in paid newsletter and tip features via ConvertKit Commerce
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

ConvertKit and Spreaker both cover monetization, 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 ConvertKit and Spreaker.

Pricing checked 4 Jun 2026.