Software · head to head
Podcast.co vs Acast
Podcast.co
Software
Professional podcast hosting and distribution
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions; 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.co covers Unlimited hosting, Acast covers Enterprise hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podcast.co and Acast actually diverge.
| Attribute | Podcast.co | Acast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Podcast.co
- Unlimited hosting
- Podcast websites
- Distribution
- Advanced analytics
- Team collaboration
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
Only in Acast
- Enterprise hosting
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Sponsorship platform
- Analytics
- Monetization
- API access
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podcast.co
- Podcast hostingnot Acast
- Corporate podcastingnot Acast
- Network hostingnot Acast
Acast
- Hosting and distributing a podcast to all major listening appsnot Podcast.co
- Monetising episodes through the Acast advertising marketplace and sponsorshipsnot Podcast.co
- Publishing video podcast episodes alongside audionot Podcast.co
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Podcast.co
- Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
- Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
- Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads
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.co
$19/month- Lite$19/month
- 1 user
- 15,000 monthly downloads
- Basic podcast pages
- Growth$49/month
- 5 users
- 75,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
- Premium$99/month
- Unlimited users
- 200,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
Acast
On request- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited hosting
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Sponsorship marketplace
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Podcast.co or Acast better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Acast at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Acast?
- Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Acast at On request.
- Does Podcast.co or Acast run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Podcast.co best used for?
- Podcast.co is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, network hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Acast is typically brought in for.
- What can Podcast.co do that Acast cannot?
- Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Distribution, Advanced analytics. Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?
All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?
Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.
SourcePodcast.co: What analytics are included?
All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.
SourcePodcast.co: Is transcription included?
Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.
SourcePodcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?
Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.
SourcePodcast.co: Is there a free trial?
Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
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