Spotify for Creators Review 2026
Free podcast hosting platform from Spotify (formerly Anchor, now Spotify for Creators) with video podcast support and monetization through the Spotify Partner Program. Partner Program eligibility (as published in Spotify's creator help) includes hosting on Spotify for Creators, at least 3 published episodes, at least 2,000 consumption hours on Spotify in the last 30 days, and at least 1,000 audience count on Spotify 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.
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Free tier: Unlimited storage and bandwidth
Free
$0
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Video podcasts
- Monetization (with thresholds)
Pros
- Completely free with no limits
- Native video podcast support
- Partner Program monetization (3+ episodes; 2,000 Spotify consumption hours & 1,000 audience count in last 30 days)
- One-click distribution to Spotify
- Riverside integration for recording
Cons
- 50/50 ad revenue split
- Manual RSS submission to Apple Podcasts required
- Limited podcast website customization
- Mobile recording/editing features discontinued
Best For
- Beginners with no budget
- Video podcasters targeting Spotify
- Creators already in Spotify ecosystem
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