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Acast vs Cleanfeed

Acast logo

Acast

Podcasting

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Cleanfeed logo

Cleanfeed

Podcasting

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • They diverge on capability: Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acast and Cleanfeed actually diverge.

Attributes where Acast and Cleanfeed differ
AttributeAcastCleanfeed
Founded20142015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

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 Cleanfeed
  • Ad network managementnot Cleanfeed
  • Listener analytics trackingnot Cleanfeed
  • Multi-platform publishingnot Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed

  • Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Acast
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Acast
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot 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

Cleanfeed

  • The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
  • Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
  • Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
  • Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
  • The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately

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

Cleanfeed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 min sessions
    • Local recording
    • 2 participants
  • Standard$15/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Separate tracks
    • 4 participants

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 Cleanfeed if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want local recording.
Cleanfeed review

Questions people ask

Is Acast or Cleanfeed better?
Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at Free and Cleanfeed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acast or Cleanfeed?
Acast starts at Free and Cleanfeed at Free.
Does Acast or Cleanfeed run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Acast for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Cleanfeed is typically brought in for.
What can Acast do that Cleanfeed cannot?
Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. 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.

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Cleanfeed: Can I use the free Cleanfeed Lite plan for commercial projects?

Yes, Cleanfeed Lite is free and explicitly includes commercial use rights.

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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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Cleanfeed: How many guests can join a recording on Cleanfeed Lite versus Pro?

Cleanfeed Lite allows up to 2 guests, while Cleanfeed Pro supports up to 32 guests with multitrack recording capabilities.

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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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Cleanfeed: What is the cost difference between Cleanfeed Pro for individual and business use?

Cleanfeed Pro individual plan is $12/month USD, while the business plan is $36/month USD. Both offer the same features but business plans include higher support priority.

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Cleanfeed: Does Cleanfeed offer a discount for annual commitment?

Yes, choosing yearly renewal provides an additional 20% discount on Cleanfeed Pro pricing.

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Cleanfeed: What subsidized pricing options does Cleanfeed offer?

Cleanfeed offers reduced rates for personal use (under $5,000 annual commercial activity), registered charities and non-profits, and educational institutions.

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