Acast vs Podtailor

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.

Podtailor is a web-based website builder for podcast creators. It imports episodes from an RSS feed and automatically creates episode pages, with a built-in player for listening on the site. Creators can choose themes and change fonts and colors. Search engine optimization applies to episode and other pages. Audience tools include email signup, podcast reviews, a blog, and a listener contact form. PayPal and Patreon are listed for donations and monetization, while YouTube feeds and Google Analytics are also supported. The Free plan costs nothing and includes hosting, SSL security, daily imports, automatic pages, SEO, and up to three pages. Basic costs $12 a month; Pro costs $20 a month. Payments use Stripe in U.S. dollars, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid term.