Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAcast vs Podscribe
What both publish
| Fact | Acast | Podscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| 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. | Podscribe says its data processing is GDPR-compliant when a GDPR-compliant data privacy agreement is in place with the advertiser, and stores data in AWS cloud datacenters in the United States. |
| 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. | Podscribe states that it has SOC 2 Type II security and IAB Tech Lab v2.2 measurement certification. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | The platform advertises dedicated customer and technical support from launch to scale, with a dedicated Slack channel available as an optional add-on. |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
Podscribe plans
- Optional Add-ons$1,500 a month
- Radio Verification$5,000 a month
- Podcast & YouTube Simulcast—
- Radio—
- SmartServe—
- Streaming, Display, Video, OTT/CTV—
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 Podscribe if…
Podscribe is intended for brands, agencies, and publishers measuring, verifying, or optimizing audio, streaming, and video campaigns. It may suit teams needing attribution, airchecks, or show research in one platform.