Acast have made podcasting easy. We're two friends who talk a lot about many subjects and decided to do a podcast, The Kev and Em Chat Show. All very amateurish, we record via a phone and upload it to... See more
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An amazing platform for podcasters. It gives me the minute by minute, episode by episode analytics I need to see what’s working and what’s not. I particularly love the feature that lets me see what... See more
Acast has failed to pay me for the podcasts on two different occasions. Each time it has been for several months, and they wont contact you if they have issues paying you! When you do finally realize... See more
Acast is the best Podcasting Host available. With the free version, you get more than you ask for, let me explain, you can make multiple shows without fearing of losing them after a couple of months,... See more
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Acast is the world's leading independent podcast platform, empowering creators to build sustainable podcasting businesses through innovative monetization tools. Our all-in-one solution handles everything from hosting and distribution to audience analytics and revenue generation, with no content mandates or IP restrictions. Having paid out over $440 million to creators since our founding, we're trusted by more than 140,000 podcasters globally, from independent voices to major media networks. Acast combines cutting-edge technology with premium advertising partnerships, helping podcasters of all sizes transform their passion into profit while maintaining complete creative control.
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As a long-time podcaster and content…
As a long-time podcaster and content creator, I recently transitioned to Acast as my main hosting and distribution platform — and honestly, it’s been a breath of fresh air.
🧭 Navigation & Setup
The Acast dashboard is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Uploading episodes is simple, with clear fields for show notes, scheduling, and episode art. I especially appreciate how professional it looks — you feel like you’re operating on a network-level platform, not just a DIY tool.
🚀 Distribution Power
Switching my RSS feed to Acast was painless. Once the redirect was in place, Acast automatically pushed my content to all major platforms — Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google — and even gave me a checklist to make sure everything was optimized. No guesswork. Just smooth sailing.
💰 Monetization
One of the best features? Built-in monetization tools. Acast offers ad insertion (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll), and lets you control where ads go. They’re transparent about revenue and give you real-time stats on impressions and earnings. It feels like you're finally getting paid fairly for your content.
📊 Analytics
The analytics dashboard is robust and easy to digest. You can track listeners, locations, listening platforms, and ad performance. It helps you make informed content decisions, not just guess based on vibes.
📞 Support
Customer support is responsive and actually helpful — no generic bot replies or runarounds. When I had a question about my redirect from Spreaker, I got a clear answer within 24 hours.
Final Thoughts
If you’re serious about podcasting — whether you're building a brand, growing a listener base, or monetizing your voice — Acast is a smart and scalable choice. It’s built for creators who want professional-grade tools without corporate gatekeeping.
Would I recommend it? 100%.
Posting to Acast feels like leveling up.
Easy and Fast
It has been easy and fast to use Acast as our Podcast platform. The Service is also VERY good, and fast. Can recommend Acast to the fullest !!!
The folks at Acast make podcasting easy
The folks at Acast are top notch! The platform is very intuitive, and easy to figure out, and when you DO have an issue, customer service is there almost immediately to solve it.
I highly recommend Acast if your just starting your podcast journey, or even if you've been doing it for years. I started out on a different platform, and transitioned my show to Acast,and it was all done quickly, easily, and seamlessly.
I couldn't ask for a better podcast platform.
Acast is a professional level podcast…
Acast is a professional level podcast platform. After much research, I found that Acast does very little by way of altering your audio once it's uploaded. Distribution is as easy as it gets, and there are many extras Acast offers to podcasters. I highly recommend using Acast.
Trustpilot is Open and transperent
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The support is second to none
I struggle with the technical side of podcasting (or anything really!!) & Acast were incredibly patient & talked me through a few issues I couldn't get my head around.
Acast is the easiest and best podcast…
Acast is the easiest and best podcast hosting platform. Always a great experience working with them!
Excellent customer service with advice…
Excellent customer service with advice and prompt responses
Great host
I've used Acast to host my podcast and it's just what I need.
Acast is the best and …
Acast is the best and I moved my show from a very famous platform to acast. Now I want to make my second show on acast too. Thank you Acast.
Perfect
I love how simple and great Acast is to use, and how they help you get your podcast distributed to multiple platforms. It’s truly a great service, and it’s free!
It is easy to use
It is easy to use, and it connects to all major podcast platforms.
My Podcasting Journey
When I started podcasting I had never published a podcast in my life, so I tried several platforms, but none quite matched the ease and functionality of Acast. From the moment I began using Acast, I liked the simple to use interface, and the possibility to have various channels. Managing podcasts became a straightforward, enjoyable task.
The real game-changer for me was Acast's seamless publishing capabilities. With just a few clicks, I could distribute my episodes across major platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This ease of distribution really surprised me.
I also loved the freedom Acast. Unlike the other free platforms that set frustrating limits on episodes and storage, Acast gave me the flexibility to create and upload as much content as I wanted. This was invaluable in allowing me to experiment and grow my podcast without restrictions.
Overall, Acast gave me an enjoyable podcasting experience. It is user-friendly, powerful, and limitless—exactly what I needed. For those looking for a platform that makes podcasting easy and enjoyable, I can’t recommend Acast enough.
Easy to use
Easy to use, easy to record your podcast and post it, love it.
Well done!
Very well done software that allows you to start and test your podcast before investing any money.
Distribution to most major podcast platforms included in the free account.
Thank you!
Too many ads at the beginning
Too many ads at the beginning. I could not finish the podcast but when I went back it was ALL the adverts again even though I had passed that stage last time.
Acast is perfect for first time users!!
Acast is perfect for first time users!!
I've been using Acast for almost a year now and it has helped me a lot with uploading episodes and getting it out there for new platforms!
Very easy to get started and navigate =)
Easy to use, a good user experience
Migrating my podcast to Acast was fast and easy, I like the dashboard and the ability to design elements of the player and the features on my package tick all the boxes I my intermittent publishing schedule.
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