# Acast vs Podbean

| Attribute | Acast | Podbean |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.2 (39% (low)) | 66.5 (56% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based service that provides podcast creators with tools for publishing episodes across major platforms, analyzing listener data, and monetizing through advertising and sponsorships. It is indexed under Podcast Hosting.","source":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","question":"What is Acast?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Acast offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $25 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","question":"Is Acast free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Acast. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","question":"What platforms does Acast support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Acast, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","question":"Can Acast be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Acast, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Headliner and Supercast. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","question":"What does Acast integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Podbean is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that enables creators to publish episodes, distribute to major directories, and monetize content through advertising and subscriptions. It is indexed under Podcast Hosting.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"What is Podbean?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Podbean offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $17 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"Is Podbean free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Podbean supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"What platforms does Podbean support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Podbean, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"Can Podbean be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Podbean, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Podbean App, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"What does Podbean integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Podbean. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Podbean not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"What security certifications does Podbean have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Podbean is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","question":"Where is Podbean available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based service that provides podcast creators with tools for publishing episodes across major platforms, analyzing listener data, and monetizing through advertising and sponsorships. | Podbean is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that enables creators to publish episodes, distribute to major directories, and monetize content through advertising and subscriptions. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","podcast_micro_website_generation":true,"automated_audio_transcription_lyrics":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","dynamic_audio_ad_insertion_dai":true,"spotify_apple_podcasts_api_sync":true,"wordpress_cms_embed_player_sync":true,"iab_certified_listener_analytics":true,"podcast_micro_website_generation":true,"private_subscriber_only_podcast_feeds":true,"podcast_rss_feed_generation_distribution":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 9 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"Headliner"},{"name":"Supercast"}]` | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"iHeartRadio"},{"name":"Podbean App"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Tumblr"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Podbean API"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free","features":["5 shows","Unlimited episodes (when monetized)","Distribution to podcast apps","Basic podcast website","Basic embed player","Podcast analytics","Ad monetization"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Entry-level plan with basic podcast hosting and ad monetization capabilities for new or independent podcasters.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shows":"5","episodes":"unlimited when monetized"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"€25/month or €14.99/month (billed annually)","features":["Unlimited shows","Unlimited episodes","Ad and sponsorship monetization","Episode transcriptions","Premium subscriptions feature","Dynamic intros and outros","Audio-to-video conversion via Headliner"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":14.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"Standard plan for growing creators with advanced tools, sponsorship monetization, episode transcription, and dynamic content features.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shows":"unlimited","episodes":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"€40/month or €29.99/month (billed annually)","features":["Team management","Prioritized support","Publishing API","Customizable podcast website","Customizable embed player","Webhooks","Email spam filtering"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":40,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":29.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"Professional plan for podcasters and networks with team collaboration, API access, advanced customization, and priority support.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Video","summary":"€50/month or €39.99/month (billed annually)","features":["Video episode publishing to Apple Podcasts","Automatic video-to-audio conversion","10,000 monthly video views"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"Advanced plan with video episode publishing to Apple Podcasts, automatic video-to-audio conversion, and video analytics.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"video_views_per_month":"10,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Acast Creator Network","summary":"Custom pricing - contact sales","description":"Custom tier for established creators with large audiences, offering premium services and benefits beyond standard plans.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €25/month (€14.99/month billed annually). Free tier available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.acast.com/en-gb/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:32:25.666Z","startingPrice":{"amount":14.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Audio","summary":"$12/month billed annually or $17/month billed monthly","features":["podcast RSS feed","professional podcast website","one-click distribution to directories","podcast analytics","custom domain support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Single audio podcast channel with limited monthly storage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"16 hours audio per month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Audio or Video","summary":"$29/month billed annually or $39/month billed monthly","features":["podcast RSS feed","professional podcast website","advanced analytics","Ads Marketplace access","Apple Podcasts subscriptions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Two podcast channels with higher storage limits for audio and video","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"160 hours audio or 10 hours video per month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited Audio & Video","summary":"$79/month billed annually or $99/month billed monthly","features":["unlimited podcasts","dynamic ad insertion","AI Podcast Creator credits","mobile app access","professional analytics","multiple channel support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited audio and video hosting with advanced monetization and creator tools","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited Private + 2 Public","summary":"$129/month","features":["unlimited private podcasts","2 public podcasts","SSO login","SOC2 certified security","role-based team access","white-label options","network management"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise solution with unlimited private podcasts and advanced team collaboration features","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $12/month billed annually. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:51:50.434Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":14.99,"currency":"EUR"}` | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

| Capability | Acast | Podbean |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Podcast rss feed generation distribution | - | ✓ |
| Dynamic audio ad insertion dai | - | ✓ |
| Iab certified listener analytics | - | ✓ |
| Private subscriber only podcast feeds | - | ✓ |
| Automated audio transcription lyrics | ✓ | - |
| Podcast micro website generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spotify apple podcasts API sync | - | ✓ |
| Wordpress CMS embed player sync | - | ✓ |
| Patreon subscriber sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:45:05.883Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*