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Acast vs Hindenburg Journalist

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Acast

Podcasting

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hindenburg Journalist logo

Hindenburg Journalist

Podcasting

Professional audio editing for storytellers

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; Hindenburg Journalist the perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • They diverge on capability: Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acast and Hindenburg Journalist actually diverge.

Attributes where Acast and Hindenburg Journalist differ
AttributeAcastHindenburg Journalist
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebMacos, Windows
Founded20142009

Identical on both: 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 Hindenburg Journalist

  • Multi-track editing
  • Automatic leveling
  • Voice profiler
  • Noise reduction
  • EQ and effects
  • Broadcast specs
  • Cloud storage
  • Publishing platforms

What people use each for

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

Acast

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • Editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast productionnot Acast
  • Multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustmentnot Acast
  • Transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plansnot 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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • The perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • Perpetual licences are sold to individuals only and are not available to companies or educational institutions
  • Transcription is not available at all on the perpetual licence beyond a 30 hour introductory allowance that expires after the first month, because the feature requires a monthly subscription
  • Subscription transcription is metered at 20 to 50 hours per month depending on tier

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

Hindenburg Journalist

$12/month
  • Journalist$12/month
    • Multi-track editing
    • Automatic leveling
    • Voice profiler
  • Pro$35/month
    • All Journalist features
    • Advanced plugins
    • Broadcast specs

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 Hindenburg Journalist if

  • You need multi-track editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want automatic leveling.
Hindenburg Journalist review

Questions people ask

Is Acast or Hindenburg Journalist better?
Neither clearly leads. Acast starts at Free and Hindenburg Journalist at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acast or Hindenburg Journalist?
Acast has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Acast and $12/month for Hindenburg Journalist.
Does Acast or Hindenburg Journalist run on more platforms?
Acast runs on Web. Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows.
Can I use Acast for free?
Yes. Acast has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hindenburg Journalist 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 Hindenburg Journalist is typically brought in for.
What can Acast do that Hindenburg Journalist cannot?
Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction.

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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Hindenburg Journalist: What does Hindenburg Journalist cost?

Specific pricing is not published on Hindenburg's website. The site mentions trial options and a licensing FAQ for customers, but actual rates are not displayed publicly. Users must contact the company or consult the licensing FAQ section.

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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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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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