# Acast vs Libsyn

| Attribute | Acast | Libsyn |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 67.4 (26% (low)) | 64.8 (26% (low)) |
| 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. | Libsyn is a podcast hosting platform that allows creators to upload audio and video content once and automatically distribute across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. It includes analytics and monetization features to help podcasters reach global audiences and earn revenue. |
| integrations.count | 5 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"Headliner"},{"name":"Supercast"}]` | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"PodRoll"},{"name":"Apple Podcasts Subscriptions"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited episodes with ads when in advertising marketplace","Basic embed player"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic podcasting with limited monetization","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$25/month USD","features":["Switch from another host","Basic embed player","Advanced podcast analytics","Monetize with ads","Transcriptions","Monetize with sponsorships","Premium subscriptions","Dynamic intros and outros","Audio-to-video integration via Headliner","Customizable podcast website","Customizable embed player","Webhooks","Email obfuscation (spam filter)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Growth-focused plan with analytics and monetization features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$40/month USD","features":["All Essential features","Team and network management","Prioritized support","Publishing API","Video publishing capabilities"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":40,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Professional tier with team tools and publishing API","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Video","summary":"$50/month USD","features":["All Pro features","Publish video episodes to Apple Podcasts","Automatic video to audio conversion","10,000 monthly video views included"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced tier with video episode publishing","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_video_views":"10,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Acast Creator Network","summary":"Custom pricing (contact for qualification)","features":["Premium benefits and exclusive services"],"description":"Premium network for established creators with significant audiences","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available; paid plans from $25–$50/month USD","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.acast.com/en-au/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:44:34.542Z","startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$8/month","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"3hr/month","video_uploads":"Included"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Enhanced analytics with platform insights"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"10hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Optimized for high-volume creators"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"55hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional & Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for pricing","features":["Dynamic Ad Insertion","API access","Concierge-level onboarding and support","Unlimited storage","Network RSS feed","Advanced analytics"],"description":"Advanced features for high-scale operations including dynamic ad insertion, API access, dedicated support, and unlimited resources","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Starts at $8/month. 30-day free trial on all plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://libsyn.com/plans-and-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:06:30.566Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":8,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

| Capability | Acast | Libsyn |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:56:52.793Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*