Simplecast review
A paid podcast platform with unlimited uploads, broad distribution, and advanced tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Simplecast is a paid podcast hosting and management platform for independent creators, shows, and podcast networks. It handles RSS feed creation and updating, episode publishing, directory distribution, customizable podcast websites, embeddable players, audience analytics, private episodes, and monetization. The platform is available on the web, with API capabilities for publishing and campaign management. Its published plans show a 14-day commitment-free trial, followed by a $15-per-month Basic plan.
Pricing scales by team size and publishing needs. Basic includes two team member seats, unlimited storage and uploads, distribution to listening platforms, basic analytics, a custom-domain show website, and an embeddable episode player. Essential costs $35 per month and adds four seats, additional players, episode comparison analytics, location analytics, unique listener reports, and web player analytics. Professional adds dynamic ad insertion, campaign management, advanced targeting, comprehensive reporting, secondary and ad-free feeds, and third-party attribution partner support. Enterprise adds API integration for publishing and campaign management, white-labeled RSS feeds, high bitrate audio, custom reports, audience data onboarding, and a dedicated success manager.
Simplecast fits teams that need distribution across services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and YouTube. Its video workflow supports episode upload, audio extraction, and YouTube publishing, while private episodes and unlisted RSS feeds support restricted distribution. The main trade-off is its paid-only structure, with no permanent free plan and no AI features. Creators seeking unlimited uploads, analytics, monetization, or team and enterprise workflows should find the platform well aligned; those prioritizing free hosting or built-in AI should consider alternatives.
Simplecast pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Unlimited storage and uploads across paid plans
- Distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more
- Advanced analytics, private feeds, video workflows, and monetization
- Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- AI features are not included
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-tier plans
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