Acast: verified facts and rating

Checked 2026-11-03

acast.com

3

Podcast hosting platforms 3 of 10

78/100

Score breakdown

Price75
Publishing and stats80
Monetization100
Track record40

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Acast against the market

The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.

Cheapest paid plan per month$7.00$25.00$25.00 · median $18.00

Acast strengths and weaknesses

Pros

  • IAB-certified download statistics
  • Ad marketplace brings advertisers
  • Dynamic insertion of ads and promos
  • Has a permanent free plan

Cons

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All facts

FactValueSourceChecked
Cheapest paid plan per month$25.00
Essential Best for podcasters looking to grow their audience with advanced tools, and start making money with sponsorships. $25 / Month
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Free planYes
Starter All the essential tools you need to start a podcast or switch your show to Acast. No strings attached. Free
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Upload minutes per month on the entry planUnlimited
Unlimited episodes
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IAB-certified statisticsYes
See detailed, IAB-verified listener statistics including downloads, geographic breakdown, listening platforms, and engagement data.
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Video podcastsYes
All the power of Pro, now with video. Publish video episodes to Apple Podcasts and reach the audience that wants to watch, not just listen.
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Private podcastsNot verified—
Podcast websiteYes
Basic podcast website
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Ad marketplaceYes
Acast's marketplace combines the power of a mighty sales team and the industry’s most advanced matchmaking technology to maximize your audio earnings and beyond.
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Dynamic ad insertionYes
Born in Stockholm in 2014, Acast launched with a game-changing innovation: dynamic ad insertion.
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Paid listener subscriptionsYes
Premium subscriptions
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Founded2014
Born in Stockholm in 2014
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Public status pageNot verified—
Company headquartersSweden
Born in Stockholm in 2014
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CompanyNot verified—

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