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Acast vs Instapage

Acast logo

Acast

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Instapage logo

Instapage

Software

Enterprise landing page platform with AI and experimentation.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Instapage has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Acast the free Starter tier is limited to 1 show and 5 episodes; unlimited episodes require making the show available in Acast's advertising marketplace; Instapage create tier limited to 15,000 monthly unique visitors; scaling requires upgrading to Optimize tier

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acast and Instapage actually diverge.

Attributes where Acast and Instapage differ
AttributeAcastInstapage
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, API
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Acast

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Sponsorship platform
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • API access
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

Only in Instapage

Nothing recorded that Acast does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Acast

  • Hosting and distributing a podcast to all major listening appsnot Instapage
  • Monetising episodes through the Acast advertising marketplace and sponsorshipsnot Instapage
  • Publishing video podcast episodes alongside audionot Instapage

Instapage

  • Enterprise marketing teams running large-scale ad campaigns requiring detailed analyticsnot Acast
  • SaaS companies optimising customer acquisition landing pagesnot Acast
  • Marketing agencies managing multiple client campaignsnot Acast
  • Teams requiring server-side A/B testing and AI-driven experimentationnot Acast
  • Organisations requiring deep personalisation and heatmap analyticsnot Acast

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Acast

  • The free Starter tier is limited to 1 show and 5 episodes; unlimited episodes require making the show available in Acast's advertising marketplace
  • Multiple shows require the paid Influencer plan at $14.99 per month billed annually or $25 per month billed monthly
  • Team management, prioritised support and the Publishing API require the Pro plan at $29.99 per month billed annually or $40 per month monthly
  • Publishing video episodes to Apple Podcasts requires the Video plan at $39.99 per month billed annually or $50 per month monthly
  • The Video plan includes only 10,000 monthly video views
  • A payment card is required to sign up even for the free tier
  • The Creator Network tier is quote only with no published price

Instapage

  • Create tier limited to 15,000 monthly unique visitors; scaling requires upgrading to Optimize tier
  • Optimize tier offers only 30,000 or 50,000 visitor tiers, requiring Convert (custom pricing) for higher volumes
  • Pricing significantly higher than competitor Leadpages, which offers unlimited traffic starting at $99/month
  • Advanced personalisation and heatmaps only available in Convert (enterprise) tier
  • Annual billing required for 20% savings; monthly billing incurs full price

Pricing, plan by plan

Acast

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Dynamic ad insertion
    • Sponsorship marketplace

Instapage

Free
  • Create$99/month
    • 15,000 monthly unique visitors
    • Drag-and-drop builder
    • AI content generation
  • Optimize$159/month (30k visitors) or $199/mo (50k visitors)
    • 30,000 or 50,000 monthly unique visitors
    • All Create features
    • Server-side A/B testing
  • Convert$null/month
    • Custom monthly unique visitors
    • All Optimize features
    • Enterprise security

Which should you pick?

Choose Acast if

  • You need enterprise hosting.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Acast review

Choose Instapage if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, API.
Instapage review

Questions people ask

Is Acast or Instapage better?
Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at On request and Instapage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acast or Instapage?
Instapage has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acast and Free for Instapage.
Does Acast or Instapage run on more platforms?
Acast runs on Web. Instapage runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Can I use Instapage for free?
Yes. Instapage has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acast starts at On request.
What is Acast best used for?
Acast is most often used for hosting and distributing a podcast to all major listening apps, monetising episodes through the acast advertising marketplace and sponsorships, publishing video podcast episodes alongside audio. Of those, hosting and distributing a podcast to all major listening apps and monetising episodes through the acast advertising marketplace and sponsorships are not what Instapage is typically brought in for.
What can Acast do that Instapage cannot?
Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Instapage: Does Instapage include A/B testing?

Yes. The Optimize and Convert plans include server-side A/B testing on both standard and AMP pages, plus AI experiments that automatically route traffic to higher-performing variants.

Source
Instapage: How many integrations does Instapage support?

Instapage integrates with 120+ third-party applications including Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify and others.

Source
Instapage: Is there a free trial?

Yes. Instapage offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required for Create and Optimize plans.

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