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  "batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_spp_ad_revenue_share",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Spotify Partner Program: Ad revenue split",
      "summary": "Spotify Partner Program members get a 50% share of revenue from Spotify-monetized ads that play in their episodes on and off Spotify, and must insert at least one ad break to earn any ad revenue.",
      "body": "Spotify Partner Program members get a 50% share of revenue from Spotify-monetized ads that play in their episodes on and off Spotify, and must insert at least one ad break to earn any ad revenue.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“When you join the Spotify Partner Program, you earn a 50% share of the revenue recognized every time an ad monetized by Spotify (as part of the Spotify Partner Program) plays in your episodes — both on and off Spotify. … You need to insert at least one ad break into an episode in order to earn any ad revenue.”\n\nNote: Premium video revenue is a separate stream, paid under a proprietary formula. The page gives no rate for it.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/spotify-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify",
      "evidence_quote": "When you join the Spotify Partner Program, you earn a 50% share of the revenue recognized every time an ad monetized by Spotify (as part of the Spotify Partner Program) plays in your episodes — both on and off Spotify. … You need to insert at least one ad break into an episode in order to earn any ad revenue.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify Partner Program",
      "topic": "Ad revenue split",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Eligible markets only",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "spotify",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_payouts_schedule_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Spotify Payouts: First payout wait, frequency and minimum",
      "summary": "Spotify Payouts has a 30-day onboarding wait before the first payout, then pays monthly once the balance after fees and taxes is $10 or more.",
      "body": "Spotify Payouts has a 30-day onboarding wait before the first payout, then pays monthly once the balance after fees and taxes is $10 or more.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“Before you are eligible for your first payout you will have to wait 30 days (onboarding period). … You’ll get a monthly payout of your current balance after deducting any fees and taxes, as long as that balance amounts to $10 or more.”\n\nNote: The same page says payouts can only go to a linked bank account for now, and usually arrive in the last two weeks of the month. 2-step verification is required once earnings reach $1,000 USD in a month (SPP page).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/how-and-when-you-get-paid-with-spotify-payouts/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify",
      "evidence_quote": "Before you are eligible for your first payout you will have to wait 30 days (onboarding period). … You’ll get a monthly payout of your current balance after deducting any fees and taxes, as long as that balance amounts to $10 or more.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify Payouts",
      "topic": "First payout wait, frequency and minimum",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Shows hosted with Spotify",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "spotify",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_subscriptions_fees_until_oct19",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Spotify for Creators Podcast Subscriptions: Current subscription processing fee (ends Oct 19, 2026)",
      "summary": "Until October 19th, 2026, Spotify Podcast Subscriptions deducts a 5.5% payment processing fee from each subscription payment.",
      "body": "Until October 19th, 2026, Spotify Podcast Subscriptions deducts a 5.5% payment processing fee from each subscription payment.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“This fee schedule will remain in effect until October 19th, 2026. … Payment processing fee: 5.5%”\n\nNote: Legacy subscriptions moved to Memberships keep 5.5% + FX until the subscriber cancels.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/fee-schedule-and-cashing-out/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify",
      "evidence_quote": "This fee schedule will remain in effect until October 19th, 2026. … Payment processing fee: 5.5%",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify for Creators Podcast Subscriptions",
      "topic": "Current subscription processing fee (ends Oct 19, 2026)",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Plus FX fee of 0.8% or 1.6% when currencies differ. Taxes deducted where applicable.",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "spotify",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_memberships_platform_fee_from_oct20",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New Memberships platform fee and payout (from Oct 20, 2026)",
      "summary": "From October 20th, 2026, Spotify Memberships charges a 10% platform fee that covers payment processing, foreign exchange and payout fees.",
      "body": "From October 20th, 2026, Spotify Memberships charges a 10% platform fee that covers payment processing, foreign exchange and payout fees.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“This schedule goes into effect on October 20th, 2026. … Platform fee: 10% (includes payment processing fees, foreign exchange fees, and payout fees), deducted from net earnings”\n\nNote: Same page: Memberships pay out through Stripe on a rolling 30-day schedule, with a minimum of US$10 per payout period. The Setting up Subscriptions page still says creators keep 100% excluding processing fees, which reflects the pre-Oct 20 terms.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/fee-schedule-and-cashing-out/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify",
      "evidence_quote": "This schedule goes into effect on October 20th, 2026. … Platform fee: 10% (includes payment processing fees, foreign exchange fees, and payout fees), deducted from net earnings",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify for Creators Memberships",
      "topic": "New Memberships platform fee and payout (from Oct 20, 2026)",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Taxes deducted separately where applicable",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "spotify",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_apple_subscriptions_revenue_share",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: Subscription revenue share",
      "summary": "Apple Podcasts pays creators 70% of the subscription price each billing cycle, rising to 85% after a subscriber has one year of paid service, minus applicable taxes in both cases.",
      "body": "Apple Podcasts pays creators 70% of the subscription price each billing cycle, rising to 85% after a subscriber has one year of paid service, minus applicable taxes in both cases.\n\nWhat Apple actually says:\n\n“You receive 70% of the subscription price at each billing cycle, minus applicable taxes. After a subscriber accumulates one year of paid service, your net revenue increases to 85% of the subscription price, minus applicable taxes.”\n\nNote: Reached via the redirect from https://podcasters.apple.com/support/apple-podcasters-program-overview. The page also says other podcast revenue, including ads, stays 100% the creator's.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5553-subscription-launch-checklist",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Apple",
      "evidence_quote": "You receive 70% of the subscription price at each billing cycle, minus applicable taxes. After a subscriber accumulates one year of paid service, your net revenue increases to 85% of the subscription price, minus applicable taxes.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Apple Podcasts Subscriptions",
      "topic": "Subscription revenue share",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The 85% applies per subscriber after that subscriber's first paid year",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "applepodcasts",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_apple_podcasters_program_annual_fee_us",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Annual program fee (US)",
      "summary": "The Apple Podcasters Program costs $19.99 (US) per year.",
      "body": "The Apple Podcasters Program costs $19.99 (US) per year.\n\nWhat Apple Newsroom actually says:\n\n“The Apple Podcasters Program, which includes all of the tools needed to offer premium subscriptions on Apple Podcasts, is available to creators in over 170 countries and regions for $19.99 (US) per year.”\n\nNote: The quote is from a 2021 press release. The current fee table on https://podcasters.apple.com/support/904-availability-of-apple-podcasts-features (fetched today) shows the same US fee of 19.99 USD, plus 24.99 CAD, 17.99 GBP and 27.99 AUD. It is not quoted because the values sit in table cells. The plan auto-renews yearly (support/898).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Apple Newsroom",
      "evidence_quote": "The Apple Podcasters Program, which includes all of the tools needed to offer premium subscriptions on Apple Podcasts, is available to creators in over 170 countries and regions for $19.99 (US) per year.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Apple Podcasters Program",
      "topic": "Annual program fee (US)",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Fees vary by country (see notes)",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "applepodcasts",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_youtube_ypp_revenue_share_rates",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Revenue share: fan funding and watch-page ads",
      "summary": "YouTube pays partners 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks, and 55% of net revenues from watch-page ads on their public videos.",
      "body": "YouTube pays partners 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks, and 55% of net revenues from watch-page ads on their public videos.\n\nWhat YouTube (Google) actually says:\n\n“YouTube will pay them 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks. … YouTube will pay them 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on their content Watch Page.”\n\nNote: Shorts Feed ads pay 45% of the creator's Creator Pool allocation (same page).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube (Google)",
      "evidence_quote": "YouTube will pay them 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks. … YouTube will pay them 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on their content Watch Page.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Revenue share: fan funding and watch-page ads",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Requires accepting the Commerce Product and Watch Page Monetization modules",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_youtube_adsense_payout_timing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "AdSense for YouTube: Payout timing",
      "summary": "Finalized YouTube earnings for the previous month are added to the AdSense for YouTube balance between the 7th and 12th, then paid out by the 21st-26th if the payment threshold is met and there are no holds.",
      "body": "Finalized YouTube earnings for the previous month are added to the AdSense for YouTube balance between the 7th and 12th, then paid out by the 21st-26th if the payment threshold is met and there are no holds.\n\nWhat YouTube (Google) actually says:\n\n“Finalized YouTube earnings for the previous month are added to your YouTube payment account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the current month. … The earnings are paid out by the 21st-26th of the current month as long as your total balance has reached the payment threshold and if you have no payment holds.”\n\nNote: The threshold table on https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14727140 (fetched today) lists payment thresholds of $100 USD, €70, £60, C$100 and A$100. Not quoted because they are table cells. Without tax info, Google may deduct up to 24% (same page).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube (Google)",
      "evidence_quote": "Finalized YouTube earnings for the previous month are added to your YouTube payment account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the current month. … The earnings are paid out by the 21st-26th of the current month as long as your total balance has reached the payment threshold and if you have no payment holds.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "AdSense for YouTube",
      "topic": "Payout timing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US tax info is required before first payment",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_patreon_fees_standard_plan",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: Platform fee for new creators and processing rate",
      "summary": "Patreon creators who published their page after August 4, 2025 are on the standard 10% plan, and payment processing fees vary by currency (for example 2.9% + $0.30 USD).",
      "body": "Patreon creators who published their page after August 4, 2025 are on the standard 10% plan, and payment processing fees vary by currency (for example 2.9% + $0.30 USD).\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“If you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan. … Varies by currency (e.g., 2.9% + $0.30 USD) standard payment process rate”\n\nNote: Same page: 2.5% currency conversion fee, a separate payout fee per method, and a 30% Apple App Store fee on eligible iOS in-app purchases. Patreon podcast feeds (private RSS per member, Spotify integration) are described at support article 34699048104333 (updated 2026-09-16).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "If you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan. … Varies by currency (e.g., 2.9% + $0.30 USD) standard payment process rate",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Platform fee for new creators and processing rate",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Legacy plans (5%/8%/11%) apply to pages continuously published since on or before Aug 4, 2025",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_buzzsprout_pricing_free_and_archive",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Buzzsprout: Free plan limits and Archive plan price",
      "summary": "Buzzsprout's free plan includes 2 hours of uploads each month with episodes hosted for 90 days, and an Archive plan costs $5/month to keep a podcast live without new uploads.",
      "body": "Buzzsprout's free plan includes 2 hours of uploads each month with episodes hosted for 90 days, and an Archive plan costs $5/month to keep a podcast live without new uploads.\n\nWhat Buzzsprout actually says:\n\n“The free plan includes 2 hours of free podcast uploads each month, and we host your episodes for 90 days. … We offer an Archive plan for $5/month that keeps your podcast live without new uploads.”\n\nNote: The free plan excludes paid add-ons and video distribution (same FAQ).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.buzzsprout.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Buzzsprout",
      "evidence_quote": "The free plan includes 2 hours of free podcast uploads each month, and we host your episodes for 90 days. … We offer an Archive plan for $5/month that keeps your podcast live without new uploads.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Buzzsprout",
      "topic": "Free plan limits and Archive plan price",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Paid plans start at $15/month billed annually (Audio); Audio + Video is $25/month billed annually, per the plan cards",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "buzzsprout",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_partner_program_fee_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Revenue share for podcast subscriptions",
      "summary": "Spotify takes a 10% platform fee from podcast subscriptions (Memberships) starting October 20, 2026, plus 5.5% payment processing fee plus foreign exchange fees (0.8-1.6%)",
      "body": "Spotify takes a 10% platform fee from podcast subscriptions (Memberships) starting October 20, 2026, plus 5.5% payment processing fee plus foreign exchange fees (0.8-1.6%)\n\nWhat Spotify for Creators actually says:\n\n“\"**Platform fee**: 10% (includes payment processing fees, foreign exchange fees, and payout fees), deducted from net earnings\" from Spotify's Fee Schedule and Cashing Out article”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/fee-schedule-and-cashing-out/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify for Creators",
      "evidence_quote": "\"**Platform fee**: 10% (includes payment processing fees, foreign exchange fees, and payout fees), deducted from net earnings\" from Spotify's Fee Schedule and Cashing Out article",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify for Creators",
      "topic": "Revenue share for podcast subscriptions",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Memberships program starting October 20, 2026",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "spotifyforcreators",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_payouts_minimum_threshold",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Minimum payout threshold for creators",
      "summary": "Creators must earn at least $10 USD (or equivalent in local currency) to receive a payout",
      "body": "Creators must earn at least $10 USD (or equivalent in local currency) to receive a payout\n\nWhat Spotify for Creators actually says:\n\n“\"You'll get a monthly payout of your current balance after deducting any fees and taxes, as long as that balance amounts to $10 or more\" from Spotify Payouts help article”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/how-and-when-you-get-paid-with-spotify-payouts/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify for Creators",
      "evidence_quote": "\"You'll get a monthly payout of your current balance after deducting any fees and taxes, as long as that balance amounts to $10 or more\" from Spotify Payouts help article",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify for Creators",
      "topic": "Minimum payout threshold for creators",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "spotifyforcreators",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_spotify_partner_program_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Revenue share for podcast ads",
      "summary": "Spotify Partner Program provides creators with 50% share of ad revenue recognized by Spotify for ads in their podcast episodes",
      "body": "Spotify Partner Program provides creators with 50% share of ad revenue recognized by Spotify for ads in their podcast episodes\n\nWhat Spotify for Creators actually says:\n\n“\"When you join the Spotify Partner Program, you earn a 50% share of the revenue recognized every time an ad monetized by Spotify (as part of the Spotify Partner Program) plays in your episodes — both on and off Spotify.\"”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/spotify-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Spotify for Creators",
      "evidence_quote": "\"When you join the Spotify Partner Program, you earn a 50% share of the revenue recognized every time an ad monetized by Spotify (as part of the Spotify Partner Program) plays in your episodes — both on and off Spotify.\"",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Spotify for Creators",
      "topic": "Revenue share for podcast ads",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "spotifyforcreators",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_buzzsprout_pricing_monthly_upload",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Buzzsprout: Monthly upload limits by plan",
      "summary": "Buzzsprout's Unlimited Audio plan allows up to 72 hours of audio uploads per year",
      "body": "Buzzsprout's Unlimited Audio plan allows up to 72 hours of audio uploads per year\n\nWhat Buzzsprout actually says:\n\n“\"- Upload up to **72 hrs / yr**\" from Buzzsprout pricing page”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.buzzsprout.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Buzzsprout",
      "evidence_quote": "\"- Upload up to **72 hrs / yr**\" from Buzzsprout pricing page",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Buzzsprout",
      "topic": "Monthly upload limits by plan",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "buzzsprout",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_buzzsprout_bandwidth_charges",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Buzzsprout: Bandwidth usage charges",
      "summary": "Buzzsprout charges $15 per terabyte for the first 10 TB over the included 1 TB monthly bandwidth",
      "body": "Buzzsprout charges $15 per terabyte for the first 10 TB over the included 1 TB monthly bandwidth\n\nWhat Buzzsprout actually says:\n\n“\"Additional outbound bandwidth is billed at $15 per terabyte for the first 10 terabytes over your included allowance. Any additional bandwidth beyond that is billed at a discounted rate of $10 per terabyte.\"”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.buzzsprout.com/tos",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Buzzsprout",
      "evidence_quote": "\"Additional outbound bandwidth is billed at $15 per terabyte for the first 10 terabytes over your included allowance. Any additional bandwidth beyond that is billed at a discounted rate of $10 per terabyte.\"",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Buzzsprout",
      "topic": "Bandwidth usage charges",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "buzzsprout",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r942_podcasting_platforms_libsyn_payouts_revenue_share",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Libsyn: Revenue share based on monthly downloads",
      "summary": "Libsyn offers 60% revenue share for shows with 50,000+ downloads in a month, 50% revenue share for shows with fewer than 50,000 downloads",
      "body": "Libsyn offers 60% revenue share for shows with 50,000+ downloads in a month, 50% revenue share for shows with fewer than 50,000 downloads\n\nWhat Libsyn actually says:\n\n“\"- Shows with 50,000+ downloads in a given month receive a 60% revenue share. - Shows with less than 50,000 downloads in a given month receive a 50% revenue share.\"”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://libsyn.com/podcast-monetization/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Libsyn",
      "evidence_quote": "\"- Shows with 50,000+ downloads in a given month receive a 60% revenue share. - Shows with less than 50,000 downloads in a given month receive a 50% revenue share.\"",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "942-podcasting-platforms",
      "subject": "Libsyn",
      "topic": "Revenue share based on monthly downloads",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "libsyn",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}