# Libsyn vs Simplecast

| Attribute | Libsyn | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 64.8 (26% (low)) | 69.2 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Libsyn is a podcast hosting platform that allows creators to upload audio and video content once and automatically distribute across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. It includes analytics and monetization features to help podcasters reach global audiences and earn revenue. | 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. |
| integrations.count | 6 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"PodRoll"},{"name":"Apple Podcasts Subscriptions"}]` | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Google Podcasts"},{"name":"Overcast"},{"name":"AdsWizz Marketplace"},{"name":"AdsWizz SSP"},{"name":"Squarespace"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Medium"},{"name":"YouTube"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$8/month","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"3hr/month","video_uploads":"Included"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Enhanced analytics with platform insights"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"10hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"Price not publicly listed","features":["Audio and Video Hosting","Multi-User Access","IAB Verified Analytics","Customizable Website","Monetization Options","Optimized for high-volume creators"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"audio_uploads":"55hr/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional & Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for pricing","features":["Dynamic Ad Insertion","API access","Concierge-level onboarding and support","Unlimited storage","Network RSS feed","Advanced analytics"],"description":"Advanced features for high-scale operations including dynamic ad insertion, API access, dedicated support, and unlimited resources","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Starts at $8/month. 30-day free trial on all plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://libsyn.com/plans-and-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:06:30.566Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$15/month or $13.50/month when prepaid annually","features":["Unlimited storage & uploads","Distribution to all major platforms","Basic analytics","Customizable show website with custom domain","Manage multiple shows","Embeddable episode web player","HTTPS site and RSS feed","Email support","2 team member seats"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core hosting and distribution features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"unlimited","team_seats":"2","downloads_per_month":"20K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$35/month or $31.50/month when prepaid annually","features":["Everything in Basic","4 team member seats","Additional web players (Mini & Show)","Episode comparison analytics","Location analytics by country & region","Unique listener reports","Web player analytics","Technology analytics (apps, browsers)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"All Basic features plus detailed analytics and team collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"team_seats":"4","downloads_per_month":"50K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["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","Frequency capping","3rd-party pixel support","Comprehensive reporting suite","Real-time revenue tracking","Customizable & automated reports","Secondary & ad-free feeds","Support for all 3rd-party attribution partners","Priority customer support with setup & migration assistance","Custom volume pricing"],"description":"All Essential features plus dynamic ad insertion and advanced monetization controls","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["All Professional features","API integration for publishing & campaign management","White-labeled & on-demand RSS feed creation","High bitrate audio","Technical implementation support & services","Connection to 3rd-party programmatic buyers and ad networks via AdsWizz SSP","1st & 3rd-party audience data onboarding","Custom reports with industry insights","Dedicated success manager","Volume pricing for team seats"],"description":"All Professional features plus API access, white-label options, and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $15/month (Basic). 14-day free trial (no credit card required). Professional and Enterprise pricing available upon request.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.simplecast.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:04:21.747Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":8,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

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

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:04:47.263Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*