SoundStack
SoundStack: A broad audio monetization platform combining programmatic, direct-sold and delivery tools. Ranked #4 of 24 in Podcast Advertising Platforms by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for cross-channel audio monetization teams.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forCross-channel audio monetization teams
- Free planNo
- Dynamic ad insertionYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines programmatic and direct-sold campaign workflows
- Supports dynamic ad insertion with advanced audience targeting
- Connects podcast and streaming inventory across major ad systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- No free plan is available
- Broader streaming capabilities may exceed podcast-only needs
Our verdict on SoundStack
SoundStack is an audio-as-a-service platform for podcasters, broadcasters, podcast networks, hosting platforms, advertisers and buy-side partners. It brings together podcast and streaming delivery, programmatic and direct-sold advertising, dynamic ad insertion, audience analytics, reporting and monetization tools. Its Marketplace connects publisher inventory with advertiser demand, while Connectors link inventory to SSPs, DSPs and ad servers. Podcast hosting, distribution and content management extend its role beyond campaign execution, making it a fit for teams managing both content and commercial operations.
The platform’s strongest distinction is its hybrid campaign workflow. Teams can manage programmatic audio advertising alongside direct-sold campaigns and ad trafficking, then apply targeting by geography, genre, behavior, device and content type. Dynamic insertion supports podcast and streaming content, while listen-through-rate and cross-channel performance reporting provide engagement-focused measurement. Connections to Spotify, iHeartRadio and Audacy broaden its ecosystem fit, alongside connections to SSPs, DSPs and ad servers. Publisher marketplace reporting and remittance workflows add operational support for inventory sellers.
SoundStack is less suited to buyers seeking a simple podcast-only advertising tool or transparent self-serve purchasing. Pricing is not publicly itemized, and there is no free plan, so evaluation begins with a sales conversation rather than a published tier comparison. The platform’s wider delivery, hosting, distribution and streaming capabilities may also be more than a narrowly focused podcast advertising team needs. Choose SoundStack when cross-channel monetization, hybrid campaign management and connected audio infrastructure are priorities; consider a more specialized option when limited scope or upfront pricing matters most.
SoundStack pricing
SoundStack fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Advertiser marketplace | Yes |
| Publisher sales tools | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion | Yes |
| Targeting level | Advanced |
| Measurement level | Engagement |
| Ad formats | Not verified |
| Campaign workflow | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: SSPs, DSPs, ad servers, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audacy |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | soundstack.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SoundStack integrations
SoundStack lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- SSPs
- DSPs
- ad servers
- Spotify
- iHeartRadio
- Audacy
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