Simplecast Review 2026

Pricing

Best For

• Professional podcasters and networks
• Enterprise clients needing AdsWizz
• Data-driven content creators

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Simplecast cost?

Simplecast lists five plans, with paid tiers running from Basic at $15/month up to Growth at $85/month. Professional and Enterprise are quoted individually.

Is Simplecast free?

No. Simplecast has no free plan. The cheapest way in is Basic at $15/month.

What is Simplecast?

Simplecast is an enterprise-grade podcast host owned by SiriusXM, built around IAB 2.0 certified analytics and AdsWizz integration for monetization. It is known for detailed audience insights, a polished embeddable player, and a robust API. Pricing is charged per podcast rather than per account.

What do Simplecast's plans include?

Basic ($15/mo) covers one podcast with unlimited storage, 20,000 downloads a month, and 2 team members. Essential ($35/mo) raises that to 50,000 downloads, 4 team members, and advanced analytics, and Growth ($85/mo) expands the download allowance and seats. Professional and Enterprise are custom-priced and add dynamic ad insertion, AdsWizz, API access, and white-labeled RSS. Because pricing is per podcast, a second show means a second subscription.

Does Simplecast have an API?

Yes. A limited API comes with the Professional plan, and full API access along with white-labeled RSS is part of Enterprise. Lower tiers do not include API access.

Is Simplecast worth it?

It earns its place for networks and data-driven shows that need IAB 2.0 certified numbers and AdsWizz monetization, and the publishing workflow and player are polished. The drawbacks are no free tier, a separate subscription for each show, and no automatic transcription or video support. A 14-day trial is available.