Podcast hosting platforms
Alternatives to Acast
Acast brings podcast hosting, publishing, distribution and monetization into one CMS. It supports Android, iOS, web and API access, RSS feeds, major podcast directories, private podcasts and video podcasts. Advanced analytics cover downloads, geography, listening platforms, engagement and revenue. Scheduling, automated ad placements, bulk editing, dynamic intros and outros, multi-show management, a no-code website and web player cover production and audience growth. Paid plans add team management and a publishing API.
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Podbean Podbean suits podcasters who want hosting with mobile recording and publishing, distribution, analytics, or monetization tools.
From $17/mo Free plan iOS · Android9.2 Visit Specs - 02
Firstory Firstory suits podcast creators who want distribution, audience analytics, promotion, and monetization tools in one hosting platform.
From $7/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android9.2 Visit Specs - 03
Blubrry Blubrry suits podcasters who want hosting measured by monthly publishing hours and distribution to major directories.
From $5/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted9.2 Visit Specs - 04
Spreaker It suits podcasters who need hosting, directory distribution, and monetization tools.
From $20/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.2 Visit Specs - 05
Buzzsprout Buzzsprout suits podcasters who need hosting and distribution for audio or video shows, with analytics and monetization tools.
From $18/mo Free plan Web9.1 Visit Specs - 06
Disctopia Disctopia suits independent creators who need tools for publishing audio or video and reviewing audience activity.
From $6.99/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API9.1 Visit Specs - 07
RSS.com RSS.com suits podcasters seeking hosting, directory distribution, analytics, or monetization tools.
From $19.99/mo Free plan Web9.0 Visit Specs - 08
Transistor From $19/mo Free trial Web · API8.9 Visit Specs - 09 Stationista
Stationista suits solo podcasters and teams that need hosting, distribution, a podcast website, and listener analytics.
From €12/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.9 Visit Specs - 10
Supporting Cast Supporting Cast suits podcast publishers selling memberships and delivering premium content across familiar listening apps.
From $99/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.7 Visit Specs - 11
Castopod From €9.96/mo Free trial Web · Self-hosted8.6 Visit Specs - 12 Podcastics From $4/mo Free plan Web8.6 Visit Specs
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Vimeo Vimeo suits marketers, agencies, filmmakers, and employee communications teams that need video hosting, creation, or collaboration tools.
From $12/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.6 Visit Specs - 14 Spotify for Creators
It suits podcast creators who need free hosting, audio and video publishing, analytics, private shows or monetization tools.
Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 15 TalkShoe Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.5 Visit Specs
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Pinecast Pinecast suits people publishing podcasts for friends, companies or a wider audience, including organizations.
From $10/mo Free plan Web8.5 Visit Specs - 17 PodServe.fm From $15.83/mo Free trial Web · API8.5 Visit Specs
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Springcast Springcast suits solo creators, teams, enterprises, internal communications, and public-sector organizations that need podcast hosting and analytics.
From €9/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.4 Visit Specs - 19
Podcast.co Podcast.co suits creators, brands and businesses that need hosting, directory distribution and episode management.
From $19/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.3 Visit Specs - 20
Supercast From $0.59/mo Web · iOS · API8.3 Visit Specs - 21 Resonate Hosting From $25/mo Free trial Web · API8.2 Visit Specs
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Podigee Podigee suits podcasters who need hosting, directory distribution or private and video podcast support.
From €19/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 23 VNYL From $7.50/mo Free plan Web8.1 Visit Specs
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FeedPress From €9.60/mo Free trial Web · API8.1 Visit Specs - 26 PodOps Hosting From $19/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs
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iono.fm Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.0 Visit Specs - 28 SoundOn Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.0 Visit Specs
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Libsyn From $12/mo Free trial Web7.9 Visit Specs - 30
Audioboom It suits podcasters, advertisers, and brands needing hosting, directory distribution, analytics, monetization, or private feeds.
Web7.9 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Acast
An alternative may fit better if Acast’s pricing, access rules or platform range do not match your operation. Starter permits one show and five episodes unless the show enters Acast’s advertising marketplace. Apple Podcasts video publishing is a limited beta for selected creators, and the Publishing API is limited to Pro users and Creator Network members. Paid plans begin at $14.99/mo when billed annually. Compare upload allowances, listener-device coverage, video and transcript support, private access, analytics, directory distribution, monetization and subscription costs. Decide whether you need creator hosting, a listener-focused app, gated memberships or a broader media platform.