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Spotify for Creators
Spotify for Creators · Stockholm, Sweden · founded 2006
What it is
Spotify for Creators is a free platform for hosting, managing, and growing audio or video podcasts. Creators can distribute shows across major podcast apps, and publish audio through RSS; directory submissions are manual. Video episodes can be uploaded, while eligible hosted podcasts may earn ad revenue through the Spotify Partner Program. Qualifying video creators may earn when Premium users in select markets watch their videos. The platform offers performance insights for Spotify and other platforms, along with clips, comment management, and options to customize a show's appearance on Spotify. Creators switching from another host can import episodes and metadata from an existing RSS feed and receive a redirect link intended to preserve followers across platforms. Those who keep their current host can still use the mobile app and growth tools. Spotify for Creators supports private podcasts and is available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its listed free plan includes unlimited hosting, distribution, audio and video uploads, analytics, comments, and monetization. The service lists 24/7 creator support as a benefit for those switching to its platform.
For and against
For
- Free plan lists unlimited hosting and distribution.
- Supports audio and video uploads, plus private podcasts.
- Provides performance insights across Spotify and other platforms.
- Import and redirect options support host switching.
Against
- Directory submissions are manual.
- Monetization is limited to eligible podcasts and qualifying video creators.
- Video earnings depend on Premium users in select markets.
The verdict
Spotify for Creators combines free hosting with publishing, audience, and monetization tools for audio and video shows. Creators should account for manual directory submissions and the stated eligibility conditions for earnings.
Who it suits
It suits podcast creators who want hosting and distribution alongside audio or video publishing, audience insights, and engagement tools. It can also serve creators who retain another host but want to use the mobile app and growth tools.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited hosting · distribute everywhere · audio and video uploads · analytics
Read 10 Oct 2026 · creators.spotify.com
On the record
- Analytics level
- advancedcreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Audience analytics
- The platform provides performance insights about a show on Spotify and across other platforms.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Directory distribution
- manual submissioncreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Existing hosts
- Creators can keep their current podcast hosting and use Spotify for Creators’ mobile app and growth tools.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Hosting and distribution
- Creators can host podcasts for free and distribute them across major podcast apps.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Spotify for Creators’ help center provides instructions for submitting shows to Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.support.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- Eligible hosted podcasts can earn ad revenue through the Spotify Partner Program, and qualifying video creators can earn when Premium users in select markets watch their videos.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Monetization tools
- Yescreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Payout security
- Spotify recommends two-step verification to protect Spotify Payouts accounts.support.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Private podcasts
- Yescreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Spotify for Creators provides tools to manage and grow audio or video podcasts.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- RSS feed
- Yescreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Security compliance
- Spotify says its data protection compliance program covers applicable requirements including GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and PCI DSS.confidence.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Show engagement
- Creators can upload clips, manage comments, and customize how their show appears on Spotify.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Spotify for Creators lists 24/7 creator support among the benefits available when switching to its platform.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Switching hosts
- Spotify for Creators can import episodes and metadata from an existing RSS feed and provide a redirect link to preserve followers across platforms.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Video
- Creators can upload video episodes while publishing audio versions through RSS distribution.creators.spotify.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Video podcast support
- Yescreators.spotify.com · read 20 Sep 2026
