Spotify for Creators Review 2026

Pricing

Free tier: Unlimited storage and bandwidth

Best For

• Beginners with no budget
• Video podcasters targeting Spotify
• Creators already in Spotify ecosystem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Spotify for Creators cost?

Spotify for Creators is free. There is a single plan, it costs $0, and there is no paid upgrade.

Is Spotify for Creators free?

Yes. Spotify for Creators costs nothing to use and has no paid plan. The free tier covers: Unlimited storage and bandwidth.

Is Spotify for Podcasters the same as Spotify for Creators?

Yes. The platform launched as Anchor, was renamed Spotify for Podcasters, and is now called Spotify for Creators. It is the same free hosting service with unlimited storage and bandwidth plus native video podcast support.

What are the limits of Spotify for Creators' free hosting?

Storage and bandwidth are unlimited, and video podcasts and analytics are included, so the limits are not about volume. The trade-offs are a 50/50 ad revenue split, manual RSS submission to get listed on Apple Podcasts, limited podcast website customization, and the discontinued mobile recording and editing features.

How do you make money on Spotify for Creators?

Monetization runs through the Spotify Partner Program. Eligibility requires hosting on Spotify for Creators or a Distribution API partner such as Acast or Libsyn, at least 3 published episodes, at least 2,000 consumption hours on Spotify in the last 30 days, and at least 1,000 unique listeners or viewers in the last 30 days. Shows must also stay active and earn at least $10 in any rolling 6-month period to remain in the program, and ad revenue is split 50/50.