Acast
Hostcomplex score
2.0/10Acast is a podcast platform that sells hosting, publishing, distribution and monetization services, alongside advertising and creative services. Its tools are designed to help creators publish shows and connect with listeners, advertisers and sponsors.
Acast plans compared
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2.0/10
- Podcasts
- Unlimited
- Downloads
- –
- Price
- $25.00/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Acast |
|---|---|
| API | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes |
| Podcasts (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Billing | Maandelijks, Jaarlijks |
| Support | Live chat, E-mail |
| Podcast website | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Switching (RSS import) | Yes |
| Episode scheduling | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Distribution to platforms | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music |
| Embeddable player | Yes |
| 301 redirect when leaving | Yes |
| Team members (entry plan) | 1 gebruikers |
| Own domain | Yes |
| IAB-certified stats | Yes |
| Pricing model | Abonnement |
| Video podcasts | Yes |
| Ad marketplace | Yes |
| Paid subscriptions | Yes |
About Acast
Acast AB (publ) was founded in Stockholm in 2014 and is headquartered there. The company says it launched with dynamic ad insertion for podcasts. It is known for podcast hosting and distribution, podcast advertising and tools that let creators monetize episodes across listening platforms.
Acast is publicly listed and has multiple shareholders; no parent company has been identified. Podcast episodes hosted with Acast can be distributed through third-party listening platforms.
Acast’s services
Podcast hosting and publishing
Acast provides podcast hosting, RSS feeds, distribution, analytics, podcast websites and embedded players. Its publishing tools support audio and video podcasts. Hostcomplex’s comparison lists a free plan and features such as scheduled episodes, transcripts, platform distribution and RSS import.
Creator monetization
Creators can use dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, sponsorships, branded content and paid listener subscriptions or memberships. Advertising income is not guaranteed; results depend on available campaigns and other factors.
Advertising for brands
Advertisers can buy campaigns through self-serve or managed options. Acast offers targeting, sponsorships, advertising inventory and campaign reporting.
Creative and production services
Acast also works on original and branded podcast development and production, ad creative, and campaigns that can extend across audio, video and social channels.
Servers and support
Acast’s 2023 sustainability reporting said it used AWS audio-delivery servers and had moved their physical presence from locations around the world to locations in the EU or US. Current, specific server locations have not been confirmed. Support is available by email and through website or creator-dashboard chat; published support hours were not found.
Who Acast suits
Acast may suit podcast creators looking for hosting, distribution and built-in monetization options, as well as brands seeking podcast advertising or production services. Those who need a dedicated general-purpose video-hosting service should look elsewhere: Acast supports video-podcast publishing, but that is not the same as standalone video hosting. The Dacast video-hosting plan shown in our comparison is from a different provider, not Acast.
Read our full Acast review for the verdict, or compare Acast with other services on our podcast hosting page.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Acast based?
Acast AB (publ) is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company says it was founded there in 2014.
What does Acast sell?
Acast offers podcast hosting and publishing, distribution, creator monetization, podcast advertising for brands, and creative and production services.
Does Acast offer video hosting?
Acast supports video-podcast publishing, but its materials describe podcast services rather than a dedicated general-purpose video-hosting product. Dacast is a separate provider.
What billing options are available?
Hostcomplex’s comparison lists monthly and annual billing for Acast podcast hosting, as well as a free plan. Check Acast’s current terms for the options that apply to a specific subscription.
