Head-to-head comparison
Acast vs Blubrry
Two of the hosting tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Podcast host built around monetization, with a real ad marketplace behind it.
Best for: Monetization-focused podcasters
Veteran host with reliable IAB-certified stats and WordPress integration.
Best for: WordPress podcasters
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Acast
Pros
- Real ad marketplace with creator payouts
- Free Starter plan to begin
- Multiple shows on higher tiers
Watch-outs
- 50% ad revenue share is steep
- Free tier capped at 5 episodes without ads
- Less control over brand placements
Blubrry
Pros
- Strongest WordPress plugin (PowerPress)
- IAB-certified stats trusted by sponsors
- Unlimited bandwidth on every plan
Watch-outs
- Dated interface compared to newer hosts
- Advanced analytics cost $10/mo extra
- Storage caps force tier jumps on weekly shows
Which one should you pick?
Pick Acast if
You’re building around monetization-focused podcasters. Acast's strength is the ad marketplace — they actually have advertisers and they actually pay out. The free Starter is a nice on-ramp, the revenue share is steep (around 50%), and the platform is more hands-on about brand fit than some creators want.
Pick Blubrry if
You’re building around wordpress podcasters. Blubrry has been doing this since 2005, and the IAB-certified stats plus the PowerPress WordPress plugin still make it the natural pick for WordPress-based shows. The interface feels its age, and analytics now cost extra on top of hosting — annoying in a market where Buzzsprout includes them.
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Frequently asked
What does Acast do better than Blubrry?
Acast's standout is "Real ad marketplace with creator payouts". Blubrry doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Strongest WordPress plugin (PowerPress)" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Acast; if the second does, pick Blubrry.
What are the trade-offs?
Acast: 50% ad revenue share is steep. Blubrry: dated interface compared to newer hosts. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Acast works on iOS where Blubrry doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Acast and Blubrry together?
Both are hosting tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Acast for one show or episode type and Blubrry for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.