Spotify Launches Paid Podcast Memberships in 34 Markets
On October 20, 2026, Spotify rolled out paid podcast memberships in 34 regions, including the US, letting creators offer fans perks such as bonus content, early access, and ad-free listening while keeping 90% of the revenue.
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| Oct 20, 2:50 PM | cnet.com | Spotify Launches Paid Fan Memberships for Podcast Creators |
| Oct 20, 7:55 AM | 9to5google.com | Spotify podcast memberships let you support your favorite shows and get added perks |
| Oct 20, 5:25 AM | techmeme.com | Spotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, including the US; creators can offer perks like bonus content or fewer ads and keep 90% of revenue (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) |
| Oct 20, 5:00 AM | theverge.com | Spotify’s new podcast memberships let you pay for extra perks |
| Oct 20, 5:00 AM | techcrunch.com | Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content |
| Oct 20, 5:00 AM | engadget.com | Spotify's Memberships program for podcasts is here to compete with Patreon |