Head-to-head comparison
Blubrry Hosting vs Spotify for Creators
Two of the hosting tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Long-running host paired with the PowerPress plugin
Best for: WordPress podcasters who already use PowerPress and want managed audio storage.
Spotify's free host and video podcast pipeline for indie creators.
Best for: Indie podcasters
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Blubrry Hosting
Pros
- IAB v2 certified analytics included
- Deepest PowerPress WordPress integration
- Long, stable track record
Watch-outs
- Storage-capped pricing feels dated
- Dashboard UI is showing its age
- Lighter on modern monetisation tools
Spotify for Creators
Pros
- Free unlimited hosting forever
- Direct video monetization on Spotify
- Friction-free setup for beginners
Watch-outs
- Spotify keeps 50% of ad revenue
- Weak analytics outside Spotify itself
- Limited control over RSS portability
Which one should you pick?
Pick Blubrry Hosting if
You’re building around wordpress podcasters who already use powerpress and want managed audio storage.. Blubrry has been around since the mid-2000s and built PowerPress, the most-used podcasting plugin for WordPress. The hosting product pairs with it the way you'd expect.
Pick Spotify for Creators if
You’re building around indie podcasters. Free hosting that actually works, plus the only direct path into Spotify's video monetization rails — hard to argue with the math when you're starting out. The trade-off is platform lock-in: your analytics, your discovery, and increasingly your revenue all live inside one company's app.
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Frequently asked
What does Blubrry Hosting do better than Spotify for Creators?
Blubrry Hosting's standout is "IAB v2 certified analytics included". Spotify for Creators doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free unlimited hosting forever" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Blubrry Hosting; if the second does, pick Spotify for Creators.
What are the trade-offs?
Blubrry Hosting: storage-capped pricing feels dated. Spotify for Creators: spotify keeps 50% of ad revenue. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Spotify for Creators works on iOS, Android where Blubrry Hosting doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Blubrry Hosting and Spotify for Creators together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Blubrry Hosting for one show or episode type and Spotify for Creators for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.