# Podbean vs Simplecast

| Attribute | Podbean | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 67.1 (43% (low)) | 69.2 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based service for creating, publishing, and distributing podcasts with built-in tools for monetization through ads and subscriptions, audience analytics, and AI-powered content production assistance. | 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 | 11 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Amazon Music"},{"name":"iHeartRadio"},{"name":"Podbean App"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Tumblr"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Podbean API"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited Audio","summary":"$12/month (annual, save 29%) or $17/month (monthly)","features":["1 podcast channel","1GB monthly uploads (16 hours audio)","Unlimited monetization features","One-click distribution","Custom domain mapping","Free RSS import","Distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more","Auto-share to social media","Basic podcast analytics","Mobile app (iOS/Android)","600 AI credits/month","Email and web support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1GB/month","podcasts":"1","audio_hours":"16/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited Plus","summary":"$29/month (annual, save 25%) or $39/month (monthly)","features":["2 Audio or Video podcasts","10GB storage","Multiple podcast network support","Advanced analytics with episode trends and comparison","User engagement tracking","Ads Marketplace ($1 CPM)","Consolidated network analytics","Mobile app access","2400 AI credits/month","Live chat support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"10GB","podcasts":"2","content_hours":"160 audio or 10 video"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$79/month (annual, save 20%) or $99/month (monthly)","features":["Unlimited Audio and Video podcasts","40GB storage","Public business podcast hosting","Advanced analytics","Network analytics","Unlimited admin allotment","Role-based access control","Mobile app access","6000 AI credits/month","24/7 live chat and email support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"40GB","podcasts":"unlimited","content_hours":"660 audio or 40 video"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$129/month (annual, save 23%)","features":["Unlimited private podcasts","2 public podcasts","100 private members","Private podcast hosting with content protection","SSO login","SOC2 certified security","Encrypted data and access control","Advanced collaboration tools","Unlimited admin allotment with role-based access","Network analytics","24/7 customer support","Easy onboarding and detailed documentation"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"private_members":"100","public_podcasts":"2","private_podcasts":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From $12/month (annual billing). Free tier for individual podcasters.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-hosting-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:50:04.920Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"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 | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

| Capability | Podbean | 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 2026-09-01T16:35:44.751Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*