# Simplecast

> A complete platform for podcasters to publish episodes, reach listeners across all major apps, and generate revenue

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/simplecast
- **Category:** Podcast Hosting
- **Homepage:** https://simplecast.com
- **Also known as:** simplecast
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19T16:10:54.520Z

## Vioscale score

**69.2 / 100**, confidence 26% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 50 | 0.052 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| reliability | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.04877777777777778 | 0 | - |
| integrations | 29.9 | 0.04066666666666666 | 1.2 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 5 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| pricing_transparency | 100 | 0.084 | 8.4 | ✓ |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-19, [verify at source](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing). Independently observed._

from $15/mo · Subscription · Free tier · 14-day trial

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

| Plan | Price | Free | Commitment |
|---|---|:--:|---|
| Basic | $15/month or $13.50/month when prepaid annually | - | - |
| Essential | $35/month or $31.50/month when prepaid annually | - | - |
| Professional | Contact sales | - | - |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | - | - |

### Basic

Core hosting and distribution features

**Included limits:** storage: unlimited, team_seats: 2, downloads_per_month: 20K

- 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

### Essential

All Basic features plus detailed analytics and team collaboration

**Included limits:** team_seats: 4, downloads_per_month: 50K

- 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)

### Professional (Contact sales)

All Essential features plus dynamic ad insertion and advanced monetization controls

- 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

### Enterprise (Contact sales)

All Professional features plus API access, white-label options, and dedicated support

- 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

## About

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._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** Web
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS

## Integrations (10)

_Independently observed._

- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Google Podcasts
- Overcast
- AdsWizz Marketplace
- AdsWizz SSP
- Squarespace
- WordPress
- Medium
- YouTube

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 10 | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### market

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | freemium | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | mid | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/pricing) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.gdpr | yes | [link](https://www.simplecast.com/privacy) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |

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*Source: Vioscale (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/simplecast). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*