Acast
8.7#2 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $14.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Transistor
7.8#13 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $19 a monthWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Acast | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Acast provides advanced listener analytics, including downloads, geographic breakdowns, listening platforms and engagement data, plus revenue data. | Analytics include download trends, episode comparisons and listener-performance reporting. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | Acast supports one-click publishing to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and distribution to every major podcast directory. | Transistor helps submit feeds to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Overcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora and other directories. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 | 19 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Private podcasts provide members-only feeds for teams, communities and paying subscribers. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
Acast plans
- Essential$14.99 a month
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Video$39.99 a month
- Acast Creator Network—
- StarterFree
Transistor plans
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 Transistor if…
Transistor may suit podcasters looking for web hosting, directory distribution, analytics, and monetization tools. Its private podcast and download allowances help distinguish the listed plans.