# PodBean vs Spreaker Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between PodBean vs Spreaker?

PodBean stands out from Spreaker with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and more consistent reviewer-cited strengths in ease of use and setup.

| [PodBean](https://www.g2.com/products/podbean/reviews) | [Spreaker](https://www.g2.com/products/spreaker/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (27 reviews) | 3.5/5 (24 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.3 | — |
| 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) | — |



### How do the pricing models of PodBean and Spreaker compare?

PodBean is rated as the stronger value compared to Spreaker, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **PodBean:** Reviewers highlight PodBean's competitive pricing and cost-friendliness for small businesses, with multiple mentions of its affordability and value.
- **Spreaker:** Reviewers note Spreaker's affordable plans and discounts, but also mention that costs can increase with storage needs and multiple shows.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention considering alternatives like Transistor and Libsyn due to pricing or value concerns with both platforms.



### What are the best alternatives to PodBean and Spreaker?

Buzzsprout, SoundCloud, and Libsyn are the top three alternatives to PodBean and Spreaker according to G2 rankings.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PodBean](https://www.g2.com/products/podbean/reviews) | 4.2/5 (27) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe PodBean as cost-friendly and affordable for small businesses. | Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) |
| [Spreaker](https://www.g2.com/products/spreaker/reviews) | 3.5/5 (24) | Small-Business | Reviewers mention affordable plans but note costs can rise with storage and multiple shows. | Easy to use and intuitive platform (recent reviews) |
| [Buzzsprout](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsprout/reviews) | 4.8/5 (50) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [SoundCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/soundcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (103) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Libsyn](https://www.g2.com/products/libsyn/reviews) | 4.5/5 (26) | Small-Business | — | — |



### Which Podcast Hosting features should I prioritize when comparing PodBean and Spreaker?

Buyers comparing PodBean and Spreaker should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, pricing satisfaction, and distribution capabilities.

- **Ease of Use:** PodBean scores 8.9, Spreaker 8.3; PodBean has 2 all-time reviewer mentions for ease of use.
- **Ease of Setup:** PodBean scores 9.3; Spreaker has no score reported.
- **Quality of Support:** PodBean scores 8.1, Spreaker 6.9.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** PodBean is frequently cited as cost-friendly and affordable for small businesses; Spreaker is noted for affordable plans but with potential cost increases for storage and multiple shows.
- **Distribution Capabilities:** Both products are praised for easy sharing and distribution to major podcast platforms in recent reviews.



### What are the pros and cons of PodBean vs Spreaker?

PodBean's headline strength is ease of use and setup, while Spreaker's main strength is its intuitive platform and live recording features.

- **PodBean strengths:** Ease of use (2 all-time mentions), easy sharing (1 all-time mention), setup ease (1 all-time mention), cost-friendliness for small businesses, and clean dashboard design.
- **PodBean trade-offs:** Access issues (1 all-time mention), complex setup (1 all-time mention), limited free version (1 all-time mention), limited options (1 all-time mention), poor customer support (1 all-time mention), and video management limitations (1 all-time mention).
- **Spreaker strengths:** Intuitive platform, live recording and mixer features, easy integration with Zoom and Skype, and monetization options highlighted in recent reviews.
- **Spreaker trade-offs:** Reviewers note rising costs with storage and multiple shows, limited free version, and support responsiveness issues in recent reviews.



### Is PodBean or Spreaker better for small businesses?

PodBean is the better fit for small businesses, with stronger small-business sentiment and more frequent mentions of affordability and ease of use.

- **PodBean:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite cost-friendliness, ease of use, and suitability for small business needs.
- **Spreaker:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers mention affordable plans but also note potential cost increases and support challenges.



### Which Podcast Hosting platform has better integrations?

PodBean and Spreaker are at parity for integrations, as neither product has reviewer-cited integration counts or specific third-party tools mentioned in recent reviews.

- **PodBean:** No reviewer-cited integrations or third-party tools mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Spreaker:** No reviewer-cited integrations or third-party tools mentioned in recent reviews.



### How do PodBean and Spreaker compare on customer support?

PodBean outperforms Spreaker on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a score of 8.1 versus Spreaker's 6.9.

- **PodBean:** Reviewers describe support as prompt and helpful in several reviews, but also note some negative experiences with slow response times and unresolved issues.
- **Spreaker:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some citing highly responsive and supportive customer service, while others mention slow response times and unresolved support issues.



### Which is easier to implement, PodBean or Spreaker?

PodBean leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 9.3, while Spreaker has no reported score but is described as easy to set up in recent reviews.

- **PodBean:** Reviewers frequently mention intuitive setup, quick onboarding, and ease of getting started, with multiple reviews citing setup as straightforward and beginner-friendly.
- **Spreaker:** Reviewers describe setup as quick and easy, with several noting that it takes only a few minutes to launch a podcast and that the platform is user-friendly for new users.



| | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 24 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### PodBean

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Sharing (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)

### Spreaker

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 6.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.9 (17 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PodBean

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Spreaker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PodBean** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spreaker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Privacy Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Screen Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inside the Video Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Overlay** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Uploading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PodBean** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spreaker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Hosting

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Video player** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profile channel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Video management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio/video file upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SEO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Monetization Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Insights

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encoding and transcoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Hosting

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable CTAs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Privacy Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Podcast Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PodBean** | 8.6/10 | 9 |
| **Spreaker** | 8.7/10 | 9 |

#### Internet

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Uploads** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Downloads** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Website** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Audio/video file upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Podcast Tools

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tags** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Calls to Action** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Custom Branding** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Website** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Calls to Action** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Custom Branding** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Voicemail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Hosts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart editing for audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monetization

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Storage

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Downloads** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Tags** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Private Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embed on websites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Broadcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Promotions Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Uploading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing/Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **XML/RSS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Domains** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multistreaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/podcast-hosting)

**Unique to PodBean (1):** [Video Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-hosting-platforms)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PodBean | Spreaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.8% | 73.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.4% | 21.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### PodBean

- **Entertainment:** 11.5%
- **Religious Institutions:** 7.7%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Online Media:** 7.7%
- **Media Production:** 7.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.7%
- **Higher Education:** 7.7%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 3.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.8%
- **Farming:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 30.8%

#### Spreaker

- **Entertainment:** 21.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 13.0%
- **Online Media:** 8.7%
- **Utilities:** 4.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.3%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 4.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.3%
- **Media Production:** 4.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 26.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to PodBean

- [Buzzsprout](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsprout/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [SoundCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/soundcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Libsyn](https://www.g2.com/products/libsyn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [SimpleCast](https://www.g2.com/products/simplecast/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Casted](https://www.g2.com/products/casted/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [RSS.com](https://www.g2.com/products/rss-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (722 reviews)
- [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1755 reviews)
- [Adilo](https://www.g2.com/products/adilo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (725 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1140 reviews)

### Alternatives to Spreaker

- [Libsyn](https://www.g2.com/products/libsyn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [SoundCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/soundcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Buzzsprout](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsprout/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [SimpleCast](https://www.g2.com/products/simplecast/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1755 reviews)
- [RSS.com](https://www.g2.com/products/rss-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Transistor](https://www.g2.com/products/transistor/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Async Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/async-creator/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (186 reviews)
- [Anchor](https://www.g2.com/products/anchor-fm-inc-anchor/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [PodOmatic](https://www.g2.com/products/podomatic/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### PodBean

- Title: [If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12355-if-i-subscribe-to-the-annual-plan-what-happens-if-i-need-to-cancel-before-one-year-is-up) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the..."

### Spreaker

- Title: [Can you record on Spreaker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-record-on-spreaker) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes I believe they have an app that lets you record the podcasts"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/podbean-vs-spreaker)