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Acast vs Audioboom
Both stand on podcast hosting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Acast brings publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools together for podcast management. Starter has show and episode limits, and Apple Podcasts video publishing remains limited to selected creators.
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Paid Web
Audioboom combines podcast publishing with distribution, analytics, and paid monetization options. Check the plan's listening limits and the private-feed sharing limitation against your needs.
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| Acast | Audioboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential: $14.99 a month | Archive account: $49 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 11 |
| Maker | Acast | Audioboom |
| Website | acast.com | audioboom.com |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #1 of 71 | #60 of 71 |
Acast: what it does well
- Publishes to Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Provides advanced listener and revenue analytics.
- Includes scheduling and automated ad placements.
- Offers a customizable podcast site and web player.
- Supports bulk editing and multi-show management.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to one show and five episodes.
- Apple Podcasts video publishing is a limited beta for selected creators.
- Essential costs $14.99 per month billed yearly.
Audioboom: what it does well
- Episodes can be uploaded and scheduled.
- Submission tools cover major podcast services.
- Analytics include comparisons and CSV export.
- Paid plans provide access to Showcase.
- Private podcasts can use secret RSS URLs.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Uploads are limited to 1 GB and 10 hours.
- Private podcast MP3s have no DRM.
- Archive accounts cannot upload new episodes.
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