Acast vs Team-Cast
Acast
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| Figure | Acast | Team-Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99/mo | $11/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 9.4 (#1) | 7.9 (#34) |
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | Episode reports include total plays, plays from podcast players, plays from the web, and completion rate. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | manual submission |
| Distribution | Acast supports one-click publishing to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and distribution to every major podcast directory. | Listeners can use a private RSS feed in apps such as Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Castro, or listen in Team-Cast’s web player after signing in. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The privacy policy says Team-Cast implements industry-standard measures to protect personal information and does not guarantee absolute security. |
| Paid from | 14.99 | 11 |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | The site lists [email protected] for product questions and support. |
Plans
Acast
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator NetworkPrice not published
- StarterFree
Team-Cast
- FreeFree
- Starter$11 a month
- Pro$31 a month
- Free PlanFree
- Starter$11 a month
- Professional$31 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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.