Acast vs Podcastics
Acast
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| Figure | Acast | Podcastics |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 9.4 (#1) | 8.6 (#13) |
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | The paid plan comparison describes IAB-compliant detailed analytics covering plays, episode comparisons, devices, platforms, players, and geolocation. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | Acast supports one-click publishing to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and distribution to every major podcast directory. | Podcastics automatically generates an RSS feed for distribution to listening platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, and YouTube. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Paris, France |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Acast's GDPR policy states that Acast AB is the data controller for EEA, Switzerland and UK users and provides rights including access, rectification and erasure. | Podcastics' privacy policy says it processes personal data in accordance with French and European laws, especially the EU General Data Protection Regulation. |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Acast describes its product as an all-in-one podcasting platform and CMS for managing, publishing, distributing and monetizing podcasts. | Podcastics is a podcast hosting and management service for hosting, distributing, sharing, and monetizing podcasts. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Paid plans describe personalized support, with Extreme providing priority support. |
Plans
Acast
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator NetworkPrice not published
- StarterFree
Podcastics
- FreeFree
- Premium$4 a month
- Archive$5 a month
- Pro$8 a month
- Max$12 a month
- Extreme$18 a month
In their own words
Acast
Acast is a podcasting platform and content management system for publishing, distributing and monetizing shows. One-click publishing sends episodes to Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with distribution to major podcast directories. Tools include episode scheduling, automated ad placement, bulk editing, dynamic intros and outros, and management of multiple shows. Advanced analytics cover downloads, listener geography, listening platforms, engagement and revenue. Creators can also make a customizable podcast website and web player, and create video clips for social sharing. The Starter plan is limited to one show and five episodes; unlimited episodes are available when a show joins Acast’s advertising marketplace. Acast has a free plan, with Essential at $14.99 per month billed yearly, Pro at $29.99 per month billed yearly, and Video at $39.99 per month billed yearly. Apple Podcasts video publishing is a limited beta for selected creators. Acast was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Podcastics
Podcastics has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.