Acast vs Springcast
Acast
acast.com
Springcast
springcast.ioSide by side
| Figure | Acast | Springcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99/mo | €9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 9.4 (#1) | 8.4 (#19) |
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | The platform provides retention curves, listener geography, device and app analytics, and time-of-day patterns. |
| Distribution | Acast supports one-click publishing to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and distribution to every major podcast directory. | Springcast automatically distributes episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon and more than 15 platforms. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Almere, Netherlands |
| Security | Acast's security portal lists audit logging, access monitoring, data backups, data erasure, AWS hosting, anti-DDoS protection, separate production environments, disk encryption, firewalls and IDS/IPS. | Springcast is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, uses TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit and encrypted backups, and performs periodic authenticated penetration testing. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Springcast says it provides email support with real humans, and organization customers receive a dedicated account manager on Company and Enterprise. |
Plans
Acast
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator NetworkPrice not published
- StarterFree
Springcast
- Essential€9 a month
- Professional€19 a month
- Scale€49 a month
- Essential€9 a month
- Professional€19 a month
- Scale€49 a month
- CompanyPriced on request
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.
Springcast
Springcast is a podcast hosting and analytics platform for creators and organizations, with support for public and private shows. It distributes episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon, and more than 15 platforms. Analytics cover retention, listener geography, devices and apps, and time-of-day patterns. The platform includes embeddable players, episode microsites, transcripts, chapters, and dynamic show notes. Sky AI can create transcripts, show notes, chapter markers, episode descriptions, social posts, and email summaries. Springcast is available on web, Android, and iOS; its invite-only branded mobile app is for Company and Enterprise customers. Creator plans cover one podcast, while Company plans offer multiple shows and workspaces. Essential costs €9/mo, Professional €19/mo, and Scale €49/mo; all listed prices exclude VAT. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is listed. Springcast says it does not add advertising to podcast feeds. It is headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, and was founded in 2019.