With Spotify, users would be able to monetize their podcasts without worrying about the company taking a cut.

But money isnt the only cost here.

You also have to look at the value Spotify offers creators over Apple.

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“Unlike Apple Music, an Android version of Apple Podcasts doesn’t yet exist,” Stewart explained.

This has been updated to reflect Spotify’s official podcast subscription announcement.

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