Acast vs Transistor
Acast and Transistor are both podcast & audio tools. Acast is aimed at creators and enterprise, while Transistor is aimed at creators and small businesses. Transistor costs less, from $19/mo versus $25/mo for Acast. Only Acast has a free plan.
Hosting with built-in ad marketplace
Podcast hosting for businesses and creators
| Pricing | Freemium · $25 | Paid · $19 |
| Starting price | $25/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators, Enterprise | Creators, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | SE · 2014 | US · 2018 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Acast if
Podcasters seeking ad revenue at scale.
- Strong monetization network
- Free starter plan
- Large advertiser reach
Look elsewhere if: Private or internal podcasts (Transistor).
Choose Transistor if
Businesses and pros hosting multiple or private podcasts.
- Unlimited shows
- Private podcasts for teams
- Clean analytics
Look elsewhere if: Hobbyists wanting free hosting (Spotify for Creators).
Acast vs Transistor pricing
Acast
- Starter$01 show, 5 episodes; ad monetization included
- Essential$25/mo$14.99/mo billed annually; multiple shows, unlimited episodes
- Pro$40/mo$29.99/mo billed annually; team management, publishing API
- Video$50/mo$39.99/mo billed annually; video to Apple Podcasts, 10k views/mo
Transistor
- Starter$19/mo20k downloads/mo, unlimited shows; 2 months free yearly
- Professional$49/mo100k downloads, dynamic ads, YouTube auto-post
- Business$99/mo250k downloads, removes Transistor branding
- Enterprisefrom $199/mo250k+ downloads, 3k+ private subscribers
Acast · Key features
- Free hosting and distribution
- Ad marketplace and dynamic insertion
- Acast+ subscriptions
- Analytics
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Podcast website
Cons
- Revenue share on ads
- Less control over ads
- Advanced features paid
Transistor · Key features
- Unlimited shows on every plan
- Distribution to all major directories
- Analytics by episode and app
- Private podcasts with subscriber management
- Podcast websites and embeddable players
- Transcripts and dynamic ads
Cons
- Download-based pricing
- No free tier
- Fewer monetization tools than Acast
Acast vs Transistor: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Acast or Transistor?
Transistor starts at $19/mo and Acast at $25/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Acast and Transistor have a free plan?
Acast has a free plan. Transistor has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Acast or Transistor?
Transistor lists small businesses as a core audience, while Acast is aimed more at creators and enterprise.