Head-to-head comparison
Acast vs Blubrry Hosting
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
Long-running host paired with the PowerPress plugin
Best for: WordPress podcasters who already use PowerPress and want managed audio storage.
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 Hosting
Pros
- IAB v2 certified analytics included
- Deepest PowerPress WordPress integration
- Long, stable track record
Watch-outs
- Storage-capped pricing feels dated
- Dashboard UI is showing its age
- Lighter on modern monetisation tools
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 Hosting if
You’re building around wordpress podcasters who already use powerpress and want managed audio storage.. Blubrry has been around since the mid-2000s and built PowerPress, the most-used podcasting plugin for WordPress. The hosting product pairs with it the way you'd expect.
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Frequently asked
What does Acast do better than Blubrry Hosting?
Acast's standout is "Real ad marketplace with creator payouts". Blubrry Hosting doesn't make that promise — it leans into "IAB v2 certified analytics included" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Acast; if the second does, pick Blubrry Hosting.
What are the trade-offs?
Acast: 50% ad revenue share is steep. Blubrry Hosting: storage-capped pricing feels dated. 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 Hosting doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Acast and Blubrry Hosting 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 Hosting for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.