Acast review

Acast combines hosting with one of the larger podcast advertising marketplaces, which makes it attractive to shows that want ads to run from day one. The Starter tier is free for 1 show and 5 episodes, and it lifts the episode limit if the show is made available in Acast's advertising marketplace. Essential costs $14.99 per month billed yearly, or $25 monthly, and adds multiple shows, unlimited episodes, sponsorships, premium subscriptions, transcriptions, a customizable website and dynamic intros and outros. Pro at $29.99 per month adds team and network management, prioritized support and a publishing API. The Video plan at $39.99 per month publishes video episodes to Apple Podcasts with automatic video to audio conversion and 10,000 monthly video views. Acast says it never owns uploaded content and will redirect your RSS feed promptly if you move. Sign-up asks for card details even on the free tier, and podcasters who do not want ads in their show get little from the free plan.

Who it is for

shows that want ad revenue from an established marketplace

Price

Free Starter plan; Essential from $14.99 per month billed yearly.

$14.99 / Month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Starter plan is free for 1 show and 5 episodes
• Unlimited episodes on Starter when the show joins Acast's advertising marketplace
• Essential adds multiple shows, sponsorships, premium subscriptions and transcriptions
• Pro adds team management, prioritized support and a publishing API
• Video plan publishes video episodes to Apple Podcasts with 10,000 monthly video views

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free tier can monetize with ads
• Strength: No set-up fees on any plan
• Strength: Acast promptly redirects your RSS feed if you leave
• Weakness: Free Starter is limited to 5 episodes unless ads run in the marketplace
• Weakness: Card details are required at sign-up, even for the free tier
• Weakness: Essential costs $25 per month when billed monthly

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 1 show and 5 episodes
• Plans: Starter, Essential, Pro, Video
• Video: Apple Podcasts, up to 10,000 views a month
• Shows: Unlimited from Essential

Where it ranks

Acast is No. 7 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.