Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAcast vs Podfan
What both publish
| Fact | Acast | Podfan |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 | 12 |
| 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. | Podfan properties use HTTPS encryption in transit, avoid storing unnecessary data, and send payment-card information directly to Stripe rather than storing it on Podfan servers. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Podfan offers friendly support by email and lets users schedule a call with founder Ivan Homola. |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
Podfan plans
- Essential$12 a month
- Premium$19 a month
- FREEFree
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 Podfan if…
Podfan suits podcast creators seeking a website and ways to monetize public or private content. Creators should check whether their listeners’ podcast apps support Podfan private feeds and account for the listed fees.