Acast vs Podigee

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.

Podigee is a podcast hosting and publishing service for producing audio and video podcasts. It supports RSS feeds and distribution to major directories, with basic analytics, monetization tools and private podcasts. The service is available on the web, iOS and Android. Its LAUNCH plan is free forever and covers one podcast, 60 minutes of audio for the lifetime of the plan, two video episodes totaling 15 minutes for the lifetime of the plan, seven days of analytics and one seat. STARTER costs €19 a month, excluding tax where applicable, for one podcast, four video episodes and 30 video minutes per month, 90 days of analytics and one seat. SCALE costs €39 a month, excluding tax where applicable, and supports three podcasts, 12 video episodes and 180 video minutes per month, 365 days of analytics and three seats. CREATOR costs €59 a month, excluding tax where applicable, with five podcasts, 20 video episodes, 300 video minutes per month and five seats.