Spotify for Creators review
Free podcast hosting with video, stats and ways to earn
- Spotify
- Free
- Web, iPhone & iPad, Android
4.8 from 117.8K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads #61 in News on the US App Store
Does it deserve #10?
Is Spotify for Creators worth it?
For most people, yes. Spotify for Creators scores 8.3/10 and ranks #10 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for beginners who want to start a podcast without paying for hosting. Skip it if you care a lot about privacy or live outside the earning markets. Price: Free to host and publish; there's no paid plan.
The verdict
Spotify for Creators hosts your podcast for free. It used to be called Anchor, then Spotify for Podcasters. Upload audio or video, and it can send your audio show to other podcast apps through an RSS feed. You also get listener stats, comments and polls. To earn from ads, the Partner Program asks for 3 episodes, plus 2,000 listening hours and an audience of 1,000 in the last 30 days.
- Free podcast hosting
- Audio and video episodes
- RSS feed for other podcast apps
- Listener stats and impressions
- Comments and polls
- Partner Program and Memberships
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Memberships launch in 34 markets, and creators keep 90% of what fans pay
- May 2026Creator Sponsorships open to shows in the Spotify Partner Program
Privacy 5.8/10
The App Store label says contact info and identifiers may be used to track you. Location, contact info, your content, search history and usage data are linked to you.
What we like
- Hosting is free, with no paid plan
- Audio and video podcasts in one place
- Built-in ways to earn from ads and fans
What could be better
- Ad money needs 2,000 hours and 1,000 audience in 30 days
- Earning tools only work in eligible markets
- Lots of tracking, per the App Store label
Beginners who want to start a podcast without paying for hosting
you care a lot about privacy or live outside the earning markets
Questions about Spotify for Creators
Is Spotify for Creators worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Spotify for Creators scores 8.3/10 and ranks #10 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for beginners who want to start a podcast without paying for hosting. Skip it if you care a lot about privacy or live outside the earning markets. Price: Free to host and publish; there's no paid plan.
Is Spotify for Creators free?
Yes. Hosting and publishing your podcast is free, and there's no paid plan.
How do you make money on Spotify for Creators?
Join the Spotify Partner Program. You need a show hosted there, 3 published episodes, and 2,000 consumption hours plus an audience of 1,000 on Spotify in the last 30 days, in an eligible market.
Is Spotify for Creators the same as Anchor?
Yes. Anchor became Spotify for Podcasters, which was later renamed Spotify for Creators.
What are the best alternatives to Spotify for Creators?
The closest alternatives are Riverside, Descript and YouTube. See all of them ranked on our Spotify for Creators alternatives page.
Where does Spotify for Creators rank?
Spotify for Creators ranks #10 of 17 in our Social Media & Creator Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.3 out of 10.