Spotify for Podcasters
by Spotify
Spotify's free podcast host with AI Voice Translation and auto-transcripts.
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TL;DR
Best for creators publishing primarily to Spotify and who want the platform's distribution + analytics. Pricing: free.
Category
Products
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
free
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
What it is
Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) is Spotify's free creator suite — recording, editing, monetization, distribution to all major directories, and AI-generated transcripts inside the Spotify player. AI Voice Translation in early access for select creators.
Best for: Creators publishing primarily to Spotify and who want the platform's distribution + analytics.
Watch out for: RSS portability historically constrained; some features Spotify-only.
Watch out for: RSS portability historically constrained; some features Spotify-only.
Install / use
Go to Spotify for Podcasters podcasters.spotify.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Spotify for Podcasters vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Spotify for Podcasters | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, API, MCP |
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