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Acast vs Transistor
Both do 1 of the same audio tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Acast
Acast helps podcasters earn more. As the leading podcast monetization platform, we connect creators with premium advertisers to drive reliable revenue.
Signals score: 3.8 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.acast.com/enB
Transistor
Upload once and distribute your video and audio podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Unlimited shows, detailed analytics, free podcast website, and real human support.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit transistor.fmPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free Starter plan with 1 show and 5 episodes. A footnote says unlimited episodes require making the show available in Acast's advertising marketplace. The page does not say whether free shows carry Acast branding or ads.
- B: No free tier listed. The page offers a 14-day free trial.
- Paid plan
- A: Prices in USD per month, monthly or yearly (per month): Essential $25 or $14.99, Pro $40 or $29.99, Video $50 or $39.99. Essential adds multiple shows and unlimited episodes; Pro adds team management and a publishing API; Video adds video episodes. Page does not state country-specific pricing.
- B: Billed monthly: Starter $19, Professional $49, Business $99, Enterprise 1 $199. Yearly billing is shown as saving 17%, but yearly prices are not listed. Transcription add-on $5/mo (5 hrs) or $20/mo (20 hrs).
- Signup
- A: An account is required to sign up. The page says card details are asked at sign-up but free-tier users are not charged.
- B: Not stated. Trial buttons link to a signup page.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated. The Business plan removes Transistor branding.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated. The privacy page only links to other policy documents. The pricing page says Acast does not own content you upload.
- B: Not stated. The privacy page fetched does not say where files are stored or for how long.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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