Sp Spotify for Podcasters
Free podcast hosting plus the Spotify Partner Program — subscriptions, ads, and video monetization bundled.
Visit Spotify for Podcasters → Get your launch kit →Fees
0% on subs
Payout
monthly
Category
Podcast
Countries
US, UK, CA, AU, plus 9 EU/NZ markets
About Spotify for Podcasters
Spotify for Creators (formerly Anchor and Spotify for Podcasters) provides free hosting and monetization through the Spotify Partner Program. Creators keep 100% of paid subscription revenue (minus payment processing) and earn a 50% share of ad revenue served by Spotify, plus a share of premium engagement for video podcasts. SPP expanded to new markets in 2025 and lowered thresholds in 2026.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free hosting with unlimited uploads
- 0% platform cut on subscriptions
- Video podcast monetization via Spotify Premium
- Built-in discovery on the largest audio app
Cons
- Subscriptions only monetize on Spotify, not other apps
- 50% ad revenue split is less generous than some rivals
- Partner Program has eligibility thresholds
Full breakdown
- Platform fee
- 0% on subs · 50% ad split
- Payout speed
- monthly
- Minimum payout
- $10 via Stripe
- Countries supported
- US, UK, CA, AU, plus 9 EU/NZ markets
- Email list export
- Limited
- Custom domain
- No
- Community features
- Comments, polls, Q&A
Common questions
How much does Spotify for Podcasters charge creators?
Spotify for Podcasters charges 0% on subs (50% ad split). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is $10 via Stripe.
How fast does Spotify for Podcasters pay out?
Spotify for Podcasters pays creators on a monthly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is $10 via Stripe.
Can I export my subscriber list from Spotify for Podcasters?
Spotify for Podcasters offers limited access to subscriber data — you can typically export some contact information, but not as comprehensively as platforms that fully share the email list.
What can creators earn from on Spotify for Podcasters?
Spotify for Podcasters supports subs, ads. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Spotify for Podcasters support?
Spotify for Podcasters pays out in: US, UK, CA, AU, plus 9 EU/NZ markets. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Spotify for Podcasters directly.
What are the best Spotify for Podcasters alternatives?
The closest peers to Spotify for Podcasters are Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, Supercast, YouTube. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.