Innovative model 2: Curated subscriptions (is that the actual model? I don't use this service) - Luminary Innovative model 1: Similar to above, but with added content derived from private memberships (e.g., Slate) or Patreon Original model: Completely free podcasts with monetization derived almost entirely from advertising. I see at least 4 newer monetization models, but I could be mis-understanding or maybe just missing something. Creators will also have to sign up for the Apple Podcasters Program by paying $19.99 per year.Īccording to Spotify podcast service lead Michael Mignano, the company is trying to show creators that Spotify has 'the best terms' for publishing their podcasts. Afterwards, Apple will collect 15 percent. They'll be marked with a lock icon on the play button, until listeners pay to subscribe to the podcast.Īpple's version of podcast subscriptions won't debut until May, and similar to other App Store subscriptions, Apple will collect 30 percent of podcast subscription fees that creators generate in their first year. The rollout will begin with 12 independent podcasters on Spotify, and will expand to more creators in a few months.Īll of the new subscriber-only content will be fully searchable within Spotify like other podcasts. Podcasters can select from three different price tiers for their subscriptions: $2.99/month, $4.99/month, or $7.99/month. Beginning in 2023, Spotify plans to introduce a 5 percent fee to access the tool. The new Spotify feature will be available to creators through its partner Anchor, allowing podcasters to mark episodes as 'subscriber only.' Spotify says that it will come at no cost to the creator, and they'll receive 100 percent of subscriber revenue (excluding payment transaction fees).

Spotify plans podcast subscriptions