Acast vs SoundStack

Acast8.2Visit SoundStack6.9Visit

Higher score Acast #2 in Digital Audio Advertising Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo (annual) Free plan Visit Acast

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SoundStack #6 in Digital Audio Advertising Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request Visit SoundStack

• Acast fits best

  Podcasters seeking low-cost hosting with monetization tools

• SoundStack fits best

  Publishers needing an audio ad and content platform

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Side by side

Feature	Acast 8.2/10 Visit ↗	SoundStack 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	6.9
Ranking	#2 in Digital Audio Advertising Software	#6 in Digital Audio Advertising Software
Best for	Podcasters seeking low-cost hosting with monetization tools	Publishers needing an audio ad and content platform
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$14.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	12 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Audio inventory	Not published	Not published
Buying method	Not published	Not published
Targeting options	Not published	Not published
Measurement features	Not published	Not published
Supported ad formats	Not published	Not published
Minimum campaign spend	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free hosting with distribution to major podcast apps and directories Advanced audience analytics, scheduling, and bulk editing Private RSS feeds, subscriptions, migration tools, and embeddable players	Combines programmatic marketplace and direct-sold campaign management Targets audiences by geography, genre, behavior, device and content type Pairs ad tools with podcast hosting, distribution and content management
Cons	Multiple shows and unlimited episodes require the Essential tier Video publishing is currently distributed to Apple Podcasts A card is required for a trial	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan Its scope extends beyond podcast advertising into streaming and audio infrastructure Support is not listed as available 24/7
Our verdict	Acast is a cloud-based podcast hosting and monetization platform for independent creators, publishers, and podcast networks. It manages RSS feeds, distributes episodes to major listening directories, provides podcast websites and embed… Read the review →	SoundStack brings podcast and streaming delivery together with advertising and monetization tools. It is aimed at podcasters, broadcasters, podcast networks, hosting platforms, advertisers and buy-side partners, with publisher workflows at… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Acast — where it wins

  • Free hosting with distribution to major podcast apps and directories
  • Advanced audience analytics, scheduling, and bulk editing
  • Private RSS feeds, subscriptions, migration tools, and embeddable players

  Where it doesn't

  • Multiple shows and unlimited episodes require the Essential tier
  • Video publishing is currently distributed to Apple Podcasts
  • A card is required for a trial

• SoundStack — where it wins

  • Combines programmatic marketplace and direct-sold campaign management
  • Targets audiences by geography, genre, behavior, device and content type
  • Pairs ad tools with podcast hosting, distribution and content management

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan
  • Its scope extends beyond podcast advertising into streaming and audio infrastructure
  • Support is not listed as available 24/7

• Acast8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo (annual)

  Acast combines podcast publishing, analytics, distribution, and creator monetization tools.

  Visit AcastFull verdict →
• SoundStack6.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad audio platform joining ad sales, insertion, reporting and content workflows.

  Visit SoundStackFull verdict →