Best Podcast Monetization Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Disctopia is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Patreon and Acast. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Patreon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Supercast at $0.59/mo.
Podcast monetization platforms can support paid episodes, private listening, donations, or community activity. Compared on premium episodes, private podcast feeds, listener donations, and community tools, the options show different ways a show might offer paid access or invite support. Member limits and transaction fees are worth checking alongside the free plan and paid-from price. Acast, Disctopia, and Firstory are among the named platforms. Consider how listeners should support your podcast and what kind of access you want to provide, then use these listed features and costs to compare the available approaches.
31 podcast monetization platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Disctopia iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$6.99/mo Premium episodes: YesCommunity tools: Yes
- 2 Patreon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free
- 3 Acast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free
- 4 Firstory iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$7/mo
- 5 Podbean iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$17/mo
- 6 iVoox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Premium episodes: YesPrivate podcast feeds: YesCommunity tools: Yes
- 7 Spreaker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$20/mo
- 8 Onion Podcasts Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Premium episodes: YesPrivate podcast feeds: YesCommunity tools: Yes
- 9 Podfan No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$12/mo Premium episodes: YesPrivate podcast feeds: YesCommunity tools: Yes
- 10 Thx.so No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$6.67/mo Premium episodes: YesPrivate podcast feeds: NoCommunity tools: Yes
- 11 Spotify for Creators iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7
- 12 Apple Podcasts iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free
- 13 Buzzsprout No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$18/mo
- 14 Castos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$19/mo
- 15 Supporting Cast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 16 Supercast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$0.59/mo
- 17 Podcast.co iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$19/mo
- 18 RedCircle No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 19 Substack iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 20 Podimo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8€4.99/mo
- 21 RSS.com No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$19.99/mo
- 22 Fountain iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$2.99/mo
- 23 Pinecast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$10/mo
- 24 Podme iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Premium episodes: Yes
- 25 Lenny.fm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Premium episodes: NoPrivate podcast feeds: NoCommunity tools: No
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which podcast monetization platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Disctopia is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 9.4. Patreon is second and Acast third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Supercast has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.59/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.




















