
Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Acast | PodVault |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | PodVault provides listener analytics, but its terms say analytics are in beta and may be incomplete or change. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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. | PodVault says it does not sell personal information and states that it is committed to GDPR and related data-protection laws. |
| 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 PodVault uses encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | The Studio plan includes priority support. |
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.
PodVault suits creators distributing public or private podcasts for courses, memberships, coaching, and other teaching programs. It may fit creators who want paid access, transcription, or listener analytics.