Simplecast — Marketing & SEO

What is Simplecast?

Simplecast is an end-to-end podcasting platform that helps you record, host, distribute, and monetize your podcast. It solves the problem of managing a show across multiple services by offering one-click publishing to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere your audience listens. Whether you're a solo creator or a growing network, Simplecast gives you enterprise-level tools without the complexity.

Who is it for?

Simplecast is designed for independent podcasters, networks, and shows of all sizes. It's ideal if you want to focus on content while the platform handles distribution and monetization. It may not be the best fit if you need free hosting or very advanced video podcasting features.

Real use cases

Indie creators use Simplecast to launch their first episode with the Basic plan, accessing unlimited storage and basic analytics. Growing shows upgrade to Essential for location and technology analytics. Networks and monetization-focused podcasts use Professional to run dynamic ad insertion via the AdsWizz Marketplace, manage campaigns, and track revenue in real time.

Key features at a glance

One-click distribution, IAB-certified analytics (Audience by Simplecast), dynamic ad insertion, customizable show websites, embeddable web player, and a show migrator tool that makes switching to Simplecast nearly seamless. All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

• One-click publishing — Distribute episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and more instantly.
• Audience analytics — IAB-certified insights into listener location, device, episode trends, and sharing behavior.
• Dynamic ad insertion — Manage ad placements and access the AdsWizz Marketplace for programmatic monetization.
• Customizable show website — Create a branded site with custom domain and embeddable episode player.
• Team collaboration — Add multiple team members with role-based access on all paid plans.
• Show migrator tool — Move your existing podcast to Simplecast with minimal effort and support available 7 days a week.

Simplecast pricing: from $15/mo.

Basic — $15/mo ($13.50/mo prepaid annually)

Includes 2 team seats, unlimited storage & uploads, distribution to all major apps, basic analytics, customizable show website with custom domain, embeddable episode web player, secure HTTPS RSS feed, and up to 20K downloads per month. Email support.

Essential — $35/mo ($31.50/mo prepaid annually)

Everything in Basic plus 4 team seats, additional web players (Mini & Show), compare analytics across 2 episodes, location analytics (country & state/region), unique listener reports, web player analytics, technology analytics (apps, browsers), and up to 50K downloads per month.

Professional — Custom volume pricing

Everything in Basic and Essential plus dynamic ad insertion & campaign management, flexible ad marking, advanced targeting (geo, device, episode, demo, contextual), brand blocking, frequency capping, 3rd-party pixel support, comprehensive reporting suite with real-time revenue view, secondary & ad-free feeds, and priority support including setup & migration assistance.

Enterprise Add-Ons — Custom pricing

Adds API integration, white-labeled RSS feed creation, high bitrate audio, technical implementation support, connection to 3rd-party programmatic buyers via AdsWizz SSP, audience data onboarding, custom reports, dedicated success manager, and volume pricing for team seats.

All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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