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Acast brings podcast production and release management together: creators can host shows, publish to major directories, schedule episodes and manage ads, multiple shows and dynamic intros or outros. It also offers private and video podcasts, advanced listener and revenue analytics, plus a customizable website and player. Its Starter plan covers one show and five episodes; Essential starts at $14.99 per month billed yearly, and video publishing to Apple Podcasts is a limited beta for selected creators.
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Spreaker
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Creators needing unlimited uploads on a free plan — Spreaker allows unlimited episode uploads on every plan, including free, while Acast Starter is limited to five episodes.
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Apple Podcasts
by Apple PodcastsFree plan iPhoneMacWeb+1Listeners wanting transcripts and offline downloads — Apple Podcasts adds transcripts, offline downloads, and broad device support, while Acast is a creator platform for publishing and monetization.
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Firstory
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebPodcasters seeking a lower starting price — Firstory includes podcast hosting capabilities at a lower paid starting price than Acast’s Essential plan.
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Patreon
by PatreonFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Creators gating posts for subscribers — Patreon centers on gated posts and subscriptions, while Acast focuses on podcast publishing, distribution, and monetization.
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Podimo
by PodimoFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebListeners wanting offline audio and video podcasts — Podimo offers offline downloads and video podcasts for listeners, but does not support private feeds.
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RSS.com
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Pinecast
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SoundOn
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HarborFM
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Podhome
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Fountain
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A different service may suit you if you need a larger free episode allowance, another way to earn from content, or features for listeners rather than podcast publishers. Acast’s video beta and the Pro-plan restriction on its Publishing API are worth weighing alongside its plan prices and supported platforms. Compare episode limits, directory distribution, analytics, private access, video and transcript support, and whether your priority is hosting and monetization or listening, memberships, or a broader creator catalog.