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Acast

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in Podcast Advertising Platforms
4.7

Overview

Product Information on Acast

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Acast?

Acast is a software designed to support the hosting, distribution, and monetization of podcast content for creators and publishers. The software enables users to upload, manage, and analyze podcasts while providing tools for advertising and sponsorship integration. Acast offers analytics features that track audience engagement and listening patterns, allowing users to gain insights into performance. The software also handles syndication across major podcast platforms and ensures content is available through various apps and devices. By facilitating targeted ad placement and listener measurement, the software addresses the need for reliable podcast management and monetization solutions in the digital audio industry.

Acast Pricing

Acast software offers a pricing model based on subscription tiers, which may vary according to podcast hosting, analytics, distribution services, and monetization options. Pricing typically depends on features selected and scale of usage, with differentiated plans for individuals and enterprises. Charges are generally billed monthly or annually with variable rates tied to level of service.

Overall experience with Acast

Director of Marketing
<50M USD, Media
FAVORABLE

“Audio Buying Vendor Fosters Innovation with Unique Product Offerings”

5.0
Aug 9, 2024
market leading audio buying vendor with innovative opportunities
There are no reviews in this category.
CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 28th February 2024

Incorporated in 2014, Acast is a global firm specializing in the development of a unique podcast marketplace. The company's main objective is to create and implement the technology that links podcast creators with advertisers and listeners. The technology developed by Acast supports podcasts, advertisers, and massive monthly listeners counts. An essential feature is that all listens are monetizable, regardless of the app or platform where they occur. Acast's operations are global, with the head office located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Company Details

Updated 28th February 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2014
Head office location
Stockholm, Sweden
Number of employees
201 - 500
Website
http://www.acast.com

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4.7

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    Audio Buying Vendor Fosters Innovation with Unique Product Offerings

    5.0
    Aug 9, 2024
    market leading audio buying vendor with innovative opportunities
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    Solid syndicated podcast publishing

    4.0
    Apr 8, 2024
    Acast is a solid podcast publishing platform with good analytics insight, it lacks a few features that most of these platforms seem to lack as well.
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Reviewer Insights for: Acast

Acast Likes & Dislikes

Like

innovation with product buy types, community involvement, and measurement of results

Like

Syndication across the major podcasting platforms, ease of use, and cost is appropriate for what it is.

Dislike

no real dislikes, but remaining agnostic with measurement partners

Dislike

Cannot determine the device or platform that a podcast is consumed on, nor how users found the podcast.