AdsWizz PodWave vs Acast

APAdsWizz PodWave9.0Visit Acast8.2Visit

Higher score AP AdsWizz PodWave #1 in Digital Audio Advertising Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request Contact AdsWizz

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

• AdsWizz PodWave fits best

  Advertisers focused on podcast inventory

• Acast fits best

  Podcasters seeking low-cost hosting with monetization tools

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Side by side

Feature	APAdsWizz PodWave 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Acast 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Digital Audio Advertising Software	#2 in Digital Audio Advertising Software
Best for	Advertisers focused on podcast inventory	Podcasters seeking low-cost hosting with monetization tools
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$14.99/mo
Free plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets	Email, Live chat
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Audio inventory	Podcasts	Not published
Buying method	Programmatic	Not published
Targeting options	behaviors and intents; geography; points of interest; genre and playlist; demographics; language; time of day; contextual keywords, concepts, topics and interests	Not published
Measurement features	campaign tracking and reporting; brand-safety suitability controls; attribution and actionable campaign insights	Not published
Supported ad formats	podcast audio ads; sponsorships; ad sequencing; automated host-read ads; pre-roll and ad-break placements	Not published
Minimum campaign spend	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Aggregates podcast inventory from multiple publishers into a single deal Combines contextual and audience targeting with brand-suitability filters Supports episode sequencing, frequency caps and automated host-read ads	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
Cons	Limited to podcast inventory rather than cross-channel audio Pricing is handled through AdsWizz sales orders Cloud deployment and ticket support may not suit every buying team	Multiple shows and unlimited episodes require the Essential tier Video publishing is currently distributed to Apple Podcasts A card is required for a trial
Our verdict	AdsWizz PodWave is a programmatic marketplace within AdsWizz’s broader AdWave audio advertising marketplace. It connects podcast publishers and advertisers, bringing inventory from multiple publishers together for purchase in a single… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AdsWizz PodWave — where it wins

  • Aggregates podcast inventory from multiple publishers into a single deal
  • Combines contextual and audience targeting with brand-suitability filters
  • Supports episode sequencing, frequency caps and automated host-read ads

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to podcast inventory rather than cross-channel audio
  • Pricing is handled through AdsWizz sales orders
  • Cloud deployment and ticket support may not suit every buying team

• 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

• APAdsWizz PodWave9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A programmatic podcast marketplace with detailed targeting and campaign controls.

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

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

  Visit AcastFull verdict →