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Acast vs Spotify for Podcasters

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Acast

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spotify for Podcasters logo

Spotify for Podcasters

Software

Free tools to grow your podcast on Spotify

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spotify for Podcasters 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; Spotify for Podcasters spotify for Podcasters has been renamed Spotify for Creators; the vendor's own meta description confirms it remains a free audio and video podcasting platform, with no paid tier named anywhere on the /pricing path itself.
  • They diverge on capability: Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Spotify for Podcasters covers Detailed analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acast and Spotify for Podcasters actually diverge.

Attributes where Acast and Spotify for Podcasters differ
AttributeAcastSpotify for Podcasters
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142006

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 Spotify for Podcasters

  • Detailed analytics
  • Audience demographics
  • Episode performance
  • Interactive features
  • Video podcasts
  • Music integration
  • Spotify
  • Anchor

Both cover

  • Web support

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 Spotify for Podcasters
  • Monetising episodes through the Acast advertising marketplace and sponsorshipsnot Spotify for Podcasters
  • Publishing video podcast episodes alongside audionot Spotify for Podcasters

Spotify for Podcasters

  • Podcast analyticsnot Acast
  • Audience growthnot Acast
  • Content optimizationnot Acast
  • Listener engagementnot 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

Spotify for Podcasters

  • Spotify for Podcasters has been renamed Spotify for Creators; the vendor's own meta description confirms it remains a free audio and video podcasting platform, with no paid tier named anywhere on the /pricing path itself.

Pricing, plan by plan

Acast

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

Spotify for Podcasters

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast analytics
    • Audience insights
    • Episode management

Which should you pick?

Choose Acast if

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

Choose Spotify for Podcasters if

  • You need detailed analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want audience demographics.
Spotify for Podcasters review

Questions people ask

Is Acast or Spotify for Podcasters better?
Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at On request and Spotify for Podcasters at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acast or Spotify for Podcasters?
Spotify for Podcasters has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acast and Free for Spotify for Podcasters.
Does Acast or Spotify for Podcasters run on more platforms?
Acast runs on Web. Spotify for Podcasters runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Spotify for Podcasters for free?
Yes. Spotify for Podcasters 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 Spotify for Podcasters is typically brought in for.
What can Acast do that Spotify for Podcasters cannot?
Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Spotify for Podcasters covers Detailed analytics, Audience demographics, Episode performance, Interactive features. Both handle Web support.
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