New feature alert: Steady offers seamless Spotify integration for members-only podcasts

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Podcasters, listen up! You can now publish your members-only content directly on Spotify – making your members’ listening experience smooth and easy.

Launching a membership program for a podcast has, historically, been a bit tricky: paywalls for audio are not integrated into the major audio platforms, unlike the paywalls on the web for written content. This means that listeners often need to leave their podcast app to listen to exclusive members-only content or subscribe to an extra RSS feed.

This is why we’re excited to integrate Spotify's Open Access feature (Opens in a new window), which makes subscription content available directly on Spotify.

How does Steady + Spotify work?

Podcasters using Steady in any country can create a members-only podcast on Spotify.

To access members-only episodes in Spotify, listeners will be directed to an in-app browser page to provide their Steady log-in or create an account. The listener experience for members-only audio will be much more seamless — no need to leave the Spotify app to access your favourite exclusive episodes!

You can continue to offer exclusive podcasts on an RSS feed (Opens in a new window) if you'd like.

What is Steady for Podcasters?

Steady is the simple membership system by creators, for creators.

We’re a small team based in Berlin helping hundreds of podcasters, journalists, artists, musicians, and creators get financial support from their fans.

We help podcasters connect with their audience, earn stable revenue from their creative work, and grow. We take care of paywalls, payment, and newsletter integrations, so you can get on with producing podcasts. And if you just need advice on how to make your membership program work better and easier for you, we’re here to help.

start a project (Opens in a new window)

Steady makes membership easy:

5% of your audience will pay you 5€ a month*
Keep your rights, workflow, platform, and sponsors
Host members-only episodes, also on Spotify
Free newsletter tool to engage with your members

*Average for all projects on Steady

Which podcasts already use Steady? (Opens in a new window)

Kapitel Eins (Opens in a new window) – A German book podcast offering its highest-paying members the chance to influence the show’s content. With almost 300 members supporting at a total of €1,481 a month, Kapital Eins can afford to refuse review copies and stay independent.

The Pod (Opens in a new window) – The first independent gaming podcast. The Pod attracts 4,390 members with exclusive episodes featuring game reviews and expert interviews, and earns €26,553 a month from memberships.

Radio Spaetkauf (Opens in a new window)– Berlin’s English news show delivering local stories, transport updates, bar tips, and much more to Berlin’s English-speaking population. They offer their members free entry to live recordings of the show, and a monthly newsletter.

How much does Steady for Podcasters cost?

All of the setup on Steady is free. You can run your podcast for no cost, within the limits of our Fair Use Policy. (Opens in a new window)

You only pay a commission to Steady when you start earning money. This helps us run the platform, provide support to you and your members, and protect you from fraud. Steady’s commission is 10%, plus credit card and PayPal processing fees.