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Spreaker vs Acast

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Spreaker

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Acast

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spreaker has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months; 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: Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Acast covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spreaker and Acast actually diverge.

Attributes where Spreaker and Acast differ
AttributeSpreakerAcast
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryUnknownPodcast & Audio Publishing
Founded20112014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Spreaker

  • Podcast hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Distribution
  • Audio editing
  • Social media
  • Payment processors
  • Content protection

Only in Acast

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Sponsorship platform
  • Monetization
  • API access
  • Advertising networks
  • CMS systems
  • Enterprise security

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Spreaker

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Acast
  • Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Acast
  • Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot Acast

Acast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Spreaker

  • Free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • Spreaker takes a 20 percent fee on Supporters Club listener payments on the free plan, dropping to 0 percent only on the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Subscription monetisation and Apple Podcasts subscriptions require the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Player colour customisation and collaborators require the $50 per month Anchorman plan
  • Selling and managing your own ad campaigns requires the $250 per month Publisher plan
  • Statistics retention is capped at 12 months below the Publisher plan, which extends it to 24 months

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

Spreaker

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours storage
    • Basic hosting
    • Social network access
  • Plus$5/month
    • 50 hours storage
    • Full distribution
    • Live streaming

Acast

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Spreaker if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.
Spreaker review

Choose Acast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Spreaker or Acast better?
Neither clearly leads. Spreaker 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, Spreaker or Acast?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spreaker and On request for Acast.
Does Spreaker or Acast run on more platforms?
Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Acast runs on Web.
Can I use Spreaker for free?
Yes. Spreaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acast starts at On request.
What is Spreaker best used for?
Spreaker is most often used for hosting and distributing podcasts to spotify, apple podcasts and iheartradio, monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters club, running a multi-show podcast network with collaborators. Of those, hosting and distributing podcasts to spotify, apple podcasts and iheartradio and monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters club are not what Acast is typically brought in for.
What can Spreaker do that Acast cannot?
Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Distribution. Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Monetization. Both handle Analytics, All podcast platforms, Web support.
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