Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Acast vs Stitcher

Acast
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising
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- On request
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The short version
- Only Stitcher 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; Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023
- They diverge on capability: Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Stitcher covers Podcast streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acast and Stitcher actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Stitcher
- Podcast streaming
- Original content
- Ad-free
- Offline listening
- Recommendations
- Smart speakers
- Car systems
- Account security
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 Stitcher
- Monetising episodes through the Acast advertising marketplace and sponsorshipsnot Stitcher
- Publishing video podcast episodes alongside audionot Stitcher
Stitcher
- Podcast listeningnot Acast
- Audio entertainmentnot 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 $50 per month monthly
- The Video plan includes only 10,000 monthly video views
- A payment card is required to sign up even for the free tier
- The Creator Network tier is quote only with no published price
Stitcher
- Service discontinued August 29, 2023
- No longer available for download or use
Pricing, plan by plan
Acast
On request- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited hosting
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Sponsorship marketplace
Stitcher
Free- FreeFree
- Free podcasts
- Ad-supported
- Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Exclusives
Which should you pick?
Choose Stitcher if
- You need podcast streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- You also want original content.
Questions people ask
- Is Acast or Stitcher better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at On request and Stitcher at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acast or Stitcher?
- Stitcher has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acast and Free for Stitcher.
- Does Acast or Stitcher run on more platforms?
- Acast runs on Web. Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- Can I use Stitcher for free?
- Yes. Stitcher 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 Stitcher is typically brought in for.
- What can Acast do that Stitcher cannot?
- Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?
No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.
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