Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Spotify for Creators if you are free hosting and Spotify video. Pick Podbean if you are monetizing with ads and premium feeds.
| Spotify for Creators | Podbean | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Free hosting with video podcast distribution on Spotify. | Long-running host with monetization built in. |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan; from $9/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Free hosting and Spotify video | Monetizing with ads and premium feeds |
| Category | Podcasting | Podcasting |
| Website | creators.spotify.com | podbean.com |
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