Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAcast vs Podcast Machine
Podcast Machine
6.7#45 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $5 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Acast | Podcast Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | The publishing workflow tracks downloads, subscribers, and bandwidth. |
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 | 5 |
| 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. | A 2014 blog post says behind-the-scenes technology upgrades were intended to improve application performance and security. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Support handles questions about podcasts, billing, and feed migration by email at [email protected]. |
| 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
Podcast Machine plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$5 a month
- Small$9 a month
- Medium$19 a month
- Large$39 a month
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 Podcast Machine if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.