Acast Review 2026

Pricing

Free tier: 5 episodes or unlimited with ads enabled

Best For

• Shows seeking premium advertising deals
• International podcasters
• Creators wanting transcription included

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Acast cost?

Acast lists five plans, with paid tiers running from Influencer at $25/month up to Video at $50/month. Starter is the $0 tier and Creator Network is quoted individually.

Is Acast free?

Yes, up to a point. Acast has a free Starter plan, which covers 5 episodes or unlimited with ads enabled. Paid plans start at $25/month with Influencer, which includes Unlimited podcasts and Unlimited episodes.

What's the difference between Acast's plans?

Starter is free and covers one podcast with 5 episodes, or unlimited episodes if you enable ad monetization, plus advanced analytics and transcriptions. Influencer ($25/mo) unlocks unlimited podcasts and episodes with sponsorship monetization and premium subscriptions, Ace ($40/mo) adds team management and publishing API access, and Video ($50/mo) adds video episodes on Apple Podcasts with 10,000 monthly views included. Paid prices are shown in local currency on Acast's pricing page.

How many episodes can you host on Acast for free?

The free Starter plan covers 5 episodes on one podcast, or unlimited episodes if you turn on ad monetization. Advanced analytics and transcriptions are included even on the free tier.

What are Acast's pros and cons?

On the plus side: a low 2,000 monthly listener monetization threshold, global infrastructure, strong dynamic ad insertion, transcriptions on every plan, and Apple Podcasts HLS video on the dedicated Video plan. Against it: the free tier stops at 5 episodes, Acast takes 50% of ad revenue, full API access requires the Ace tier, and Apple Podcasts video means paying $50/mo.