Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAcast vs PodView
What both publish
| Fact | Acast | PodView |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | Built-in analytics are first-party and cookieless; paid plans add per-episode plays, completion and drop-off metrics. |
| Founded | 2014 | The company page states that PodView was founded in 2026 and is live. |
| Product | Acast describes its product as an all-in-one podcasting platform and CMS for managing, publishing, distributing and monetizing podcasts. | PodView builds podcast websites with episode pages, show notes, search, and custom domains. |
| 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. | PodView says sites receive automatic SSL certificates, including custom domains. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | PodView provides a contact page for support inquiries. |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
PodView plans
- FreeFree
- Indie$5.99 a month
- Creator$9.99 a month
- Producer$19.99 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 PodView if…
PodView suits independent podcasters and creators who want a website without building one from scratch. It may also suit shows seeking email, review, or guest tools, depending on their chosen plan.