Simplecast
Powerful podcast hosting, distribution, and analytics
About Simplecast
Simplecast is a podcast hosting and distribution platform owned by SiriusXM Media that helps creators publish, distribute, and monetize their shows. It provides IAB-certified analytics, customizable embeddable players, multi-show management, and dynamic ad insertion for enterprise podcasters.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-leading IAB-certified analytics with deep listener insights
- Unlimited storage on every plan, including the entry tier
- Clean, easy distribution to every major podcast platform
- Recast feature makes clipping and social sharing simple
- Solid uptime and reliability backed by SiriusXM infrastructure
Cons
- Upload times can be slow compared to competing platforms
- Professional and Enterprise pricing is not transparent (sales-only)
- No built-in AI features, in-browser recording, or social automation
- Base plan feels bare-bones relative to similarly-priced rivals
Key Features
Unlimited Storage
Upload as many episodes as you want with no storage caps on any plan.
IAB-Certified Analytics
Get trusted listener data with retention rates, drop-off points, and consumption insights.
Recast Clip Sharing
Turn long episodes into shareable audio clips for social media promotion.
Multi-Show Management
Manage multiple podcasts from one dashboard with shared team seats.
Customizable Embeddable Player
Embed branded audio players on any website with full customization.
Distribution to All Platforms
One-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon, and more.
Dynamic Ad Insertion
Insert and manage ad campaigns programmatically on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Location & Technology Analytics
See where listeners are tuning in from and what devices/apps they use.
Pricing
- 2 team seats
- Unlimited storage
- 20K downloads/month
- Distribution to all platforms
- Basic analytics
- Customizable website
- Embeddable player
- Email support
- Everything in Basic
- 4 team seats
- 50K downloads/month
- Comparative episode analytics
- Location & unique listener reports
- Web player analytics
- Technology analytics
- Dynamic ad insertion with campaign management
- Comprehensive reporting suite
- Secondary & ad-free feeds
- 3rd-party attribution support
- Priority customer support
- Custom volume pricing
- Everything in Professional
- API integration
- White-labeled RSS
- High bitrate audio
- Programmatic buyer connections
- Audience data onboarding
- Custom reports
- Dedicated success manager
Best For
Independent Podcasters
Host and distribute a show with reliable analytics and unlimited storage from day one.
Podcast Networks
Manage multiple shows and teams from a single dashboard with shared analytics.
Enterprise Brand Podcasts
Run branded podcasts with dynamic ad insertion, custom reporting, and dedicated support.
Data-Driven Creators
Use IAB-certified analytics to understand audience behavior and optimize content strategy.
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