Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Omny Studio
6.4#54 in podcast hosting platformsWebAPI
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| Fact | Acast | Omny Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | The platform offers download and follower analytics and a live dashboard for audience consumption. |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| 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. | Omny says it processes podcast listener information on publishers’ behalf and under their instructions; listener privacy choices are managed by the publisher. |
| 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. | Omny Studio is an enterprise platform for managing and publishing audio and video podcasts. |
| 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 product page lists user permissions, two-factor authentication, SSO, and an audit trail among its features. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Omny Studio's terms state that support is available by chat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. AEST/AEDT Monday to Friday, excluding Australian public holidays. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
Omny Studio plans
No prices published.
Pick Acast if…
Acast suits podcasters who want publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools in one platform. Its multi-show management and team features may also suit users managing several shows or collaborators.
Pick Omny Studio if…
It suits broadcasters, podcasters, and content managers seeking enterprise podcast management, publishing, analytics, and monetization tools. Teams considering Sounder should account for its per-minute charges.