Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAcast vs Springcast
Springcast
7.6#16 in podcast hosting platformsFrom €9 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Acast | Springcast |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | The platform provides retention curves, listener geography, device and app analytics, and time-of-day patterns. |
| Distribution | Acast supports one-click publishing to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and distribution to every major podcast directory. | Springcast automatically distributes episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon and more than 15 platforms. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Almere, Netherlands |
| 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. | Springcast is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, uses TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit and encrypted backups, and performs periodic authenticated penetration testing. |
| Support | Acast provides support through [email protected] and Intercom chat, while the Pro plan includes prioritized support. | Springcast says it provides email support with real humans, and organization customers receive a dedicated account manager on Company and Enterprise. |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
Springcast plans
- Essential€9 a month
- Professional€19 a month
- Scale€49 a month
- CompanyPriced on request
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 Springcast if…
Springcast suits solo creators, teams, enterprises, internal communications, and public-sector organizations that need podcast hosting and analytics. Organizations needing private shows or multiple workspaces can consider the Company plan.