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Spotify for Podcasters vs Acast

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Spotify for Podcasters

Software

Free tools to grow your podcast on Spotify

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Acast

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spotify for Podcasters has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spotify for Podcasters spotify for Podcasters has been renamed Spotify for Creators; the vendor's own meta description confirms it remains a free audio and video podcasting platform, with no paid tier named anywhere on the /pricing path itself.; 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: Spotify for Podcasters covers Detailed analytics, Acast covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spotify for Podcasters and Acast actually diverge.

Attributes where Spotify for Podcasters and Acast differ
AttributeSpotify for PodcastersAcast
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062014

Identical on both: 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 Spotify for Podcasters

  • Detailed analytics
  • Audience demographics
  • Episode performance
  • Interactive features
  • Video podcasts
  • Music integration
  • Spotify
  • Anchor

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.

Spotify for Podcasters

  • Podcast analyticsnot Acast
  • Audience growthnot Acast
  • Content optimizationnot Acast
  • Listener engagementnot Acast

Acast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Spotify for Podcasters

  • Spotify for Podcasters has been renamed Spotify for Creators; the vendor's own meta description confirms it remains a free audio and video podcasting platform, with no paid tier named anywhere on the /pricing path itself.

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

Spotify for Podcasters

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast analytics
    • Audience insights
    • Episode management

Acast

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Spotify for Podcasters if

  • You need detailed analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want audience demographics.
Spotify for Podcasters review

Choose Acast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Spotify for Podcasters or Acast better?
Neither clearly leads. Spotify for Podcasters 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, Spotify for Podcasters or Acast?
Spotify for Podcasters has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spotify for Podcasters and On request for Acast.
Does Spotify for Podcasters or Acast run on more platforms?
Spotify for Podcasters runs on Web, Ios, Android. Acast runs on Web.
Can I use Spotify for Podcasters for free?
Yes. Spotify for Podcasters has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acast starts at On request.
What is Spotify for Podcasters best used for?
Spotify for Podcasters is most often used for podcast analytics, audience growth, content optimization, listener engagement. Of those, podcast analytics and audience growth are not what Acast is typically brought in for.
What can Spotify for Podcasters do that Acast cannot?
Spotify for Podcasters covers Detailed analytics, Audience demographics, Episode performance, Interactive features. Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
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