Acast pricing: plans, limits and real cost
Acast starts at $0/month (Starter). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Essential at $14.99 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Essential at $14.99 a month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Every plan from the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Podcasts | Downloads / month | Upload hours / month | Video podcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0/mo | $0/mo | 1 | no cap stated | no cap stated | not stated | 5 episodes (unlimited if the show joins Acast's ad marketplace); not ranked because the calculator does not count episodes |
| Essential | $14.99/mo | not published as a number | unlimited / no cap stated | no cap stated | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Pro | $29.99/mo | not published as a number | unlimited / no cap stated | no cap stated | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Video | $39.99/mo | not published as a number | unlimited / no cap stated | no cap stated | no cap stated | yes | Up to 10,000 video views a month |
Acast cost by need
Cheapest fitting Acast plan, monthly billing.
| Need | Plan | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| a new show (1,000 downloads) | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
| 10,000 downloads a month | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
| 50,000 downloads a month | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
| 150,000 downloads a month | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
| 3 podcasts, 10,000 downloads | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
| a video podcast, 5,000 downloads | Video | $39.99 | $479.88 |
| a daily show (12 upload hours a month) | Essential | $14.99 | $179.88 |
Stated on the official pages
- Essential $14.99, Pro $29.99, Video $39.99 a month (no annual price shown as a number) source · 2026-10-18
- Free Starter: 1 show, 5 episodes; unlimited episodes in Acast's advertising marketplace source · 2026-10-18
- Essential and up: multiple shows, unlimited episodes; Video publishes video episodes to Apple Podcasts source · 2026-10-18
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Acast cost?
Acast starts at $0/month (Starter). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Essential at $14.99 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Essential at $14.99 a month.
Does Acast have a free plan?
Yes: Starter. free Starter plan (1 show, 5 episodes).
Does Acast limit downloads?
No download cap is stated on the pricing page.
Does Acast limit upload hours?
No upload-hour cap is stated on the pricing page.
Can I host a video podcast on Acast?
Yes, on Video.
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