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At a Glance
PodBean
PodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PodBean
Spreaker
Spreaker
Star Rating
(24)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Spreaker
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PodBean excels in its unlimited uploads and downloads, with a perfect score of 10.0, while Spreaker, although strong, has slightly lower scores of 9.2 for unlimited downloads, indicating PodBean may be a better choice for those needing extensive content management.
  • Reviewers mention that PodBean's ease of setup and administration is rated highly at 9.3 and 9.7 respectively, suggesting a more user-friendly experience compared to Spreaker's lower ratings in these areas, which could be a deciding factor for users looking for a straightforward onboarding process.
  • G2 users highlight PodBean's superior quality of support with a score of 8.1, while Spreaker lags behind at 6.9, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using PodBean.
  • Users on G2 appreciate PodBean's custom branding features, scoring 8.8, which allows for greater personalization of podcasts, whereas Spreaker’s offerings in this area are not as robust, potentially limiting branding opportunities for users.
  • Reviewers say that PodBean's analytics tools are more comprehensive, providing better insights into audience engagement, which is crucial for podcasters looking to grow their listener base, while Spreaker’s analytics, although functional, do not offer the same depth.
  • Users report that PodBean's private podcasting capabilities are well-received, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing to share content securely, while Spreaker’s private podcasting features are less emphasized, which may be a drawback for corporate users.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PodBean
No pricing available
Spreaker
No pricing available
Free Trial
PodBean
No trial information available
Spreaker
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
18
7.8
19
Ease of Use
8.8
18
8.3
20
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
16
6.9
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
15
7.5
19
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
20
8.7
109
Internet
Not enough data
6.7
9
10.0
5
9.2
8
10.0
5
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Podcast Tools
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
10.0
5
9.2
8
10.0
5
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PodBean
PodBean
Spreaker
Spreaker
PodBean and Spreaker are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
PodBean
PodBean is categorized as Video Hosting
Spreaker
Spreaker has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PodBean
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
Spreaker
Spreaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Reviewers' Industry
PodBean
PodBean
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
Spreaker
Spreaker
Entertainment
21.7%
Broadcast Media
13.0%
Online Media
8.7%
Utilities
4.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.3%
Other
47.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
PodBean
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gaga J.
GJ
Gaga J.
Verified User in Media Production

I love how easy it is to use podbean; it's user-friendly and beginner-friendly. I recommend it for everyone, the best software for the price.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jordan H.
JH
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media

Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...

Spreaker
Spreaker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ken W.
KW
Ken W.
Verified User in Entertainment

great recording, my sound sounds great on the radio. Easy to navigate and arrange your own pod-cast as you wish The free features are as well great, can't wait to upgrade my account.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Human Resources

When I decided to leave, they provided me with a feed of 301 shows which is what they give iTunes. I asked for a feed with ALL of my shows so I could bring them to my new host. The excuse given is that they are trying to get their engineers to make the...

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Discussions
PodBean
PodBean Discussions
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
1 comment
MP
According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
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PodBean has no more discussions with answers
Spreaker
Spreaker Discussions
Can you record on Spreaker?
1 comment
L. T.
LT
Yes I believe they have an app that lets you record the podcastsRead more
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Spreaker has no more discussions with answers