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Transistor.fm vs Acast

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Transistor.fm

Software

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Acast

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and advertising

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier; 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: Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Acast covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Transistor.fm and Acast actually diverge.

Attributes where Transistor.fm and Acast differ
AttributeTransistor.fmAcast
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

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.

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Acast
  • Video podcast publishingnot Acast
  • AI transcriptionnot Acast
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Acast
  • Private podcast networksnot Acast

Acast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Transistor.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

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

Transistor.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

Acast

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Transistor.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Choose Acast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Transistor.fm or Acast better?
Neither clearly leads. Transistor.fm starts at On request and Acast at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Transistor.fm or Acast?
Transistor.fm starts at On request and Acast at On request.
Does Transistor.fm or Acast run on more platforms?
Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile. Acast runs on Web.
What is Transistor.fm best used for?
Transistor.fm is most often used for podcast hosting and distribution, video podcast publishing, ai transcription, dynamic ad insertion. Of those, podcast hosting and distribution and video podcast publishing are not what Acast is typically brought in for.
What can Transistor.fm do that Acast cannot?
Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Acast covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Sponsorship platform, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
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