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Spotify Memberships

Fans pay a monthly membership you set up on Spotify for bonus podcast content.

No follower minimumLast checked 2026-10-25Rules can change
Followers needed
None. You need 100 listeners and 100 hours listened on Spotify in the last 30 days.
What it pays
Creators keep 90% of revenue; you set the tiers and prices. Example only: 20 members at $5 = $100, you keep $90.
The catch
Live in 34 markets only; fans must be Free or Premium users in those markets, and you only get contact details from fans who opt in.
Great for
Interview shows, Hobby podcasts, Study podcasts

How to start

STEP 1Host
STEP 23 episodes
STEP 3100 listeners
STEP 4Tiers
1

Host the show on Spotify for Creators or Megaphone.

2

Publish 3 episodes.

3

Reach 100 listeners and 100 consumption hours in 30 days.

4

Set up your tiers and the bonus content members get.

The catch: Live in 34 markets only; fans must be Free or Premium users in those markets, and you only get contact details from fans who opt in.

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