Head-to-head comparison
Acast Marketplace vs Beamly
Two of the monetization tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
The largest independent podcast ad marketplace with self-serve buying and YouTube reach.
Best for: Indie monetization
Membership website builder with zero platform fees and Stripe payouts to your account.
Best for: Owned membership sites
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Acast Marketplace
Pros
- Low 1,000 monthly listener threshold
- Global brand demand at scale
- Self-serve buying available
Watch-outs
- 50/50 revenue split is steep
- Meaningful revenue starts around 5K listeners
- Matching algorithm is opaque
Beamly
Pros
- 0% platform fees on memberships
- Up to 1,000 members free across all plans
- Annual billing saves up to 20%
Watch-outs
- No perpetual free plan post-trial
- Smaller ecosystem than Patreon
- Brand still building awareness
Which one should you pick?
Pick Acast Marketplace if
You’re building around indie monetization. Acast is the most accessible global marketplace — 1,000 monthly listeners gets you in, where rivals require ten times that. The 50/50 revenue split is the trade.
Pick Beamly if
You’re building around owned membership sites. Beamly (formerly Podcastpage) sells memberships and digital products with 0 percent platform fees — you only pay Stripe processing. Up to 1,000 members free on every plan.
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Frequently asked
What does Acast Marketplace do better than Beamly?
Acast Marketplace's standout is "Low 1,000 monthly listener threshold". Beamly doesn't make that promise — it leans into "0% platform fees on memberships" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Acast Marketplace; if the second does, pick Beamly.
What are the trade-offs?
Acast Marketplace: 50/50 revenue split is steep. Beamly: no perpetual free plan post-trial. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Acast Marketplace and Beamly together?
Both are monetization tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Acast Marketplace for one show or episode type and Beamly for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.