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Podcast Addict vs Acast

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Podcast Addict

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The most popular podcast app on Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Acast logo

Acast

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Podcast Addict has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Podcast Addict android-only, no iOS app available; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Acast covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcast Addict and Acast actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcast Addict and Acast differ
AttributePodcast AddictAcast
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb
Founded20112014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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 Podcast Addict

  • Podcast discovery
  • Playlist management
  • Variable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • OPML import/export
  • Android Auto
  • Chromecast
  • Wear OS

Only in Acast

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Sponsorship platform
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • API access
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

What people use each for

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

Podcast Addict

  • Podcast listeningnot Acast
  • Podcast discoverynot Acast
  • Offline playbacknot Acast

Acast

  • Hosting and distributing a podcast to all major listening appsnot Podcast Addict
  • Monetising episodes through the Acast advertising marketplace and sponsorshipsnot Podcast Addict
  • Publishing video podcast episodes alongside audionot Podcast Addict

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Podcast Addict

  • Android-only, no iOS app available
  • Free version displays ads from external networks that redirect away from the app
  • No cross-device synchronization or cloud backup of listening progress

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcast Addict

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • All features
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$2.99/one-time
    • Ad-free experience
    • Support development
    • All features

Acast

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcast Addict if

  • You need podcast discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want playlist management.
Podcast Addict review

Choose Acast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podcast Addict or Acast better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcast Addict starts at Free and Acast at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcast Addict or Acast?
Podcast Addict has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Podcast Addict and On request for Acast.
Does Podcast Addict or Acast run on more platforms?
Podcast Addict runs on Android. Acast runs on Web.
Can I use Podcast Addict for free?
Yes. Podcast Addict has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acast starts at On request.
What is Podcast Addict best used for?
Podcast Addict is most often used for podcast listening, podcast discovery, offline playback. Of those, podcast listening and podcast discovery are not what Acast is typically brought in for.
What can Podcast Addict do that Acast cannot?
Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Playlist management, Variable playback speed, Sleep timer. Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict available for iOS?

No. Podcast Addict is Android-exclusive and has no iOS version. Users with Apple devices must use alternatives like Apple Podcasts or PocketCasts.

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Podcast Addict: Does Podcast Addict work offline?

Yes. You can download episodes and listen to them without an internet connection. The app defaults to WiFi-only downloading to conserve data.

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Podcast Addict: Can I import my podcasts from another app?

Yes. Podcast Addict supports OPML file import, allowing you to easily transfer your podcast subscriptions from apps like iTunes or other podcast players.

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Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict completely free?

The free version is ad-supported with ads from external networks. A Premium tier is available for $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year to remove ads.

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Podcast Addict: What playback features does Podcast Addict offer?

Podcast Addict offers customizable playback speed (0.8X to 5.0X), volume boost, silence skipping, mono audio conversion, and individual podcast-level preferences.

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