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Acast vs Podigee

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Acast

Podcasting

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podigee logo

Podigee

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Acast 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; Podigee spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • They diverge on capability: Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Podigee covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acast and Podigee actually diverge.

Attributes where Acast and Podigee differ
AttributeAcastPodigee
Starting priceFree€12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20142013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Podigee

  • Podcast hosting
  • Automatic distribution
  • Embeddable player
  • Detailed analytics
  • Transcription
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Acast

  • Podcast distribution and monetizationnot Podigee
  • Ad network managementnot Podigee
  • Listener analytics trackingnot Podigee
  • Multi-platform publishingnot Podigee

Podigee

  • Podcast hostingnot Acast
  • Corporate podcastingnot Acast
  • GDPR-compliant hostingnot 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

Podigee

  • Spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • Pricing positioned at professional tier, making it expensive for hobbyist podcasters or those just starting out
  • Limited third-party integration ecosystem and no API access compared to larger podcast hosting services
  • Smaller user community with fewer community-generated tutorials and best practice guides available online

Pricing, plan by plan

Acast

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 1 show
    • 5 episodes (unlimited with monetization)
    • Basic podcast website
  • Essential$25/month
    • Unlimited shows
    • Unlimited episodes
    • All Starter features
  • Pro$40/month
    • Unlimited shows
    • Unlimited episodes
    • All Essential features
  • Video$50/month
    • Unlimited shows
    • Unlimited episodes
    • All Pro features

Podigee

€12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • 1 podcast
    • Unlimited episodes
    • Basic analytics
  • Advanced$29/month
    • 5 podcasts
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom player

Which should you pick?

Choose Acast if

  • You need enterprise hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Acast review

Choose Podigee if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You also want automatic distribution.
Podigee review

Questions people ask

Is Acast or Podigee better?
Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at Free and Podigee at €12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acast or Podigee?
Acast has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Acast and €12/month for Podigee.
Does Acast or Podigee run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Acast for free?
Yes. Acast has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podigee starts at €12/month.
What is Acast best used for?
Acast is most often used for podcast distribution and monetization, ad network management, listener analytics tracking, multi-platform publishing. Of those, podcast distribution and monetization and ad network management are not what Podigee is typically brought in for.
What can Acast do that Podigee cannot?
Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Acast: What is the minimum cost to publish a podcast on Acast?

Acast offers a free Starter plan that allows publishing 1 show with up to 5 episodes. To unlock unlimited episodes and multiple shows, the Essential plan starts at EUR 25 per month.

Source
Podigee: Does Podigee offer a free plan?

Yes. Podigee's LAUNCH plan is free forever and allows hosting 1 podcast with 60 minutes of audio and access to basic analytics for 7 days. No credit card required.

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Acast: How does Acast's annual billing discount work?

Annual plans are discounted versus monthly billing. Essential plan costs EUR 14.99 per month when billed yearly, Pro costs EUR 29.99 monthly when annual, and Video costs EUR 39.99 monthly when annual.

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Podigee: To which platforms does Podigee distribute podcasts?

Podigee distributes to 17+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, and others through a single upload.

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Acast: Which Acast plan includes team management and API access?

The Pro plan (EUR 40 per month) includes team management, prioritized support, and publishing API access. Pricing is for monthly billing.

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Podigee: Is Podigee GDPR-compliant?

Yes. Podigee is GDPR-compliant with privacy-first infrastructure, European hosting, and a player that works without cookies or listener tracking.

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Podigee: What are Podigee's pricing plans for paid tiers?

Podigee offers STARTER (19/month), SCALE (39/month), and CREATOR (59/month) plans with annual billing discounts. Each tier includes more podcasts, video episodes, and analytics history.

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Podigee: Does Podigee provide analytics?

Yes. All plans include analytics with listener retention, geographic insights, and business impact metrics. LAUNCH includes 7 days of analytics, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.

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