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Comparison

Podbean vs Simplecast

On the evidence we track, Podbean leads this comparison with a composite score of 67/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Podbean full profile →Simplecast full profile →
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★Podbean67
Simplecast59
Score
vioscaleAI score
Podbean67 / 100medium · 56%
Simplecast59 / 100low · 30%
Pricing
Free tier
Podbean✓
Simplecast✓
Model
Podbeanfreemium
Simplecastfreemium
Price level
Podbeanlow
Simplecastmid
Starting price
Podbean$12
Simplecast$15
Transparent
Podbean✓
Simplecast✓
Integrations
Count
Podbean9
Simplecast10
Security
Certifications
PodbeanSOC 2 Type II
Simplecast–
Gdpr
Podbean–
Simplecast✓
Soc2
Podbean✓
Simplecast–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Podbean7 items
Simplecast7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for podcast hosting. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Podcast rss feed generation distribution
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Dynamic audio ad insertion dai
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Iab certified listener analytics
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Private subscriber only podcast feeds
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Automated audio transcription lyrics
Podbean-
Simplecast-
Podcast micro website generation
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Spotify apple podcasts API sync
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Wordpress CMS embed player sync
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
Patreon subscriber sync
Podbean-
Simplecast-
SOC2 type ii
Podbean✓
Simplecast-
ISO 27001
Podbean-
Simplecast-
Pricing model
PodbeanFreemium
Simplecast-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Podbean

Leader

Podbean is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that enables creators to publish episodes, distribute to major directories, and monetize content through advertising and subscriptions.

Independently observed

Simplecast

Simplecast is a podcast hosting and monetization platform that manages episode publishing, distribution to major listening platforms, audience analytics, and ad marketplace integration for creators ranging from solo podcasters to large networks.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Podbean

Leader
from $12/mofreemiumFree tier

From $12/month billed annually. Free tier available.

  • Audio$12/month billed annually or $17/month billed monthly
    • podcast RSS feed
    • professional podcast website
    • one-click distribution to directories
    • podcast analytics
    • custom domain support
  • Audio or Video$29/month billed annually or $39/month billed monthly
    • podcast RSS feed
    • professional podcast website
    • advanced analytics
    • Ads Marketplace access
    • Apple Podcasts subscriptions
  • Unlimited Audio & Video$79/month billed annually or $99/month billed monthly
    • unlimited podcasts
    • dynamic ad insertion
    • AI Podcast Creator credits
    • mobile app access
    • professional analytics
    • +1 more
  • Unlimited Private + 2 PublicContact sales
    • unlimited private podcasts
    • 2 public podcasts
    • SSO login
    • SOC2 certified security
    • role-based team access
    • +2 more
as of verify ↗

Simplecast

from $15/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From $15/month (Basic). 14-day free trial (no credit card required). Professional and Enterprise pricing available upon request.

  • Basic$15/month or $13.50/month when prepaid annually
    • Unlimited storage & uploads
    • Distribution to all major platforms
    • Basic analytics
    • Customizable show website with custom domain
    • Manage multiple shows
    • +4 more
  • Essential$35/month or $31.50/month when prepaid annually
    • Everything in Basic
    • 4 team member seats
    • Additional web players (Mini & Show)
    • Episode comparison analytics
    • Location analytics by country & region
    • +3 more
  • ProfessionalContact sales
    • All Basic & Essential features
    • Dynamic ad insertion & campaign management
    • Flexible ad marking at show and episode level
    • Advanced targeting: geo, device, episode, demographic, contextual, brand suitability
    • Brand blocking via IAB category & advertiser domain
    • +9 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • All Professional features
    • API integration for publishing & campaign management
    • White-labeled & on-demand RSS feed creation
    • High bitrate audio
    • Technical implementation support & services
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Podbean✓
Simplecast✓
iOS
Podbean✓
Simplecast✗
Android
Podbean✓
Simplecast✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Podbean✓
Simplecast✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (4)
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • WordPress

Podbean

Leader
11 total - 7 not shared
  • Amazon Music
  • iHeartRadio
  • Podbean App
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Tumblr
  • Podbean API
Independently observed

Simplecast

10 total - 6 not shared
  • Google Podcasts
  • Overcast
  • AdsWizz Marketplace
  • AdsWizz SSP
  • Squarespace
  • Medium
Independently observed
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