# Simplecast vs Transistor

| Attribute | Simplecast | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 69.2 (26% (low)) | 70.6 (25% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | 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. | A service for hosting and managing multiple podcasts with built-in analytics, distribution to major platforms, and website generation. Includes marketing integrations and dynamic advertising capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 10 | 17 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Podcasts"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Google Podcasts"},{"name":"Overcast"},{"name":"AdsWizz Marketplace"},{"name":"AdsWizz SSP"},{"name":"Squarespace"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Medium"},{"name":"YouTube"}]` | `[{"name":"Ghost"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Drip"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Make"},{"name":"Descript"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Bluesky"},{"name":"ConvertKit"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"MailerLite"},{"name":"ActiveCampaign"},{"name":"Klaviyo"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"beehiiv"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$19/mo or $190/year (12 months for price of 10)","features":["Unlimited podcasts","20K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":190,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"20K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$49/mo or $490/year","features":["Unlimited podcasts","100K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website","Dynamic ads (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":490,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"100K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$99/mo or $990/year","features":["Unlimited podcasts","250K monthly downloads","Unlimited episodes and storage","Live customer support","Advanced analytics","API Access","Built-in podcast website","Podcast network website","Dynamic ads (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll)","Remove branding"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":990,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_downloads":"250K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"From $199/mo or $1,990/year. Contact sales.","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1990,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For more than 250,000 monthly downloads or more than 3,000 private podcast subscribers","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Transcription (5 hrs per month)"},{"name":"Transcription (20 hrs per month)"}],"summary":"From $19/mo. Free 14-day trial. Annual billing offers 12 months for the price of 10.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://transistor.fm/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:48:43.058Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":19,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Hosting)

| Capability | Simplecast | Transistor |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T14:39:36.740Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*