Compare Castos and Seriously Simple Podcasting on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, Subscription vs Free WordPress…
At a Glance
Castos
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Free WordPress plugin; optional paid podcast hosting available separately
Starting price
$19/month
Free (optional Castos hosting from $19/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Castos
Essentials — $19/month Monthly
Growth — $49/month Monthly
Pro — $99/month Monthly
Castos Premium — $499/month Monthly
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Seriously Simple Podcasting (Plugin) — Free N/A
Seriously Simple Stats (Add-on) — Free N/A
Castos Essentials (Optional Hosting) — $19 per month monthly
Castos Growth (Optional Hosting) — $49 per month monthly
Pros & Cons
Castos
Pros
Flat monthly pricing with no per-download overage fees
Deep WordPress integration through the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin
AI Assistant reduces manual show-notes and social-post production work
Supports private/internal podcast feeds in addition to public distribution
Cons
Entry-tier download and transcription-credit limits may be restrictive for fast-growing shows
Video hosting and higher subscriber limits are gated behind the Pro and Premium tiers
Company headquarters and team structure are not clearly publicized, reflecting its fully remote operating model
Entry pricing is higher than some no-frills podcast hosts
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Pros
Completely free with no required upsell to publish a podcast
Works with any podcast hosting provider, not locked to Castos
Free Seriously Simple Stats analytics add-on available
Cons
Advanced analytics and video hosting require a separate paid Castos subscription
Fewer built-in monetization tools than dedicated podcast hosting platforms
Relies on WordPress hosting performance for media delivery unless paired with external hosting
Less useful for podcasters who do not already run a WordPress site
Use Cases
Castos
WordPress-Based Podcast Publishing — Podcasters who run their show's website on WordPress use Castos' plugin to publish episodes without leaving their WordPress dashboard.
Agency & Multi-Client Podcast Management — Podcast production agencies use Castos to host and manage shows for multiple clients from a single account.
Private/Internal Podcasting — Companies and course creators use Castos' private feeds to distribute gated audio for onboarding, internal updates, or paid content.
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Launching a New Podcast on WordPress — An independent podcaster using an existing WordPress site to publish episodes and generate a directory-ready RSS feed.
Adding a Podcast to a Business Website — A business or media brand adding a podcast section to its existing WordPress site without migrating to a separate platform.
Hosting-Agnostic RSS Feed Control — A podcaster who wants full control over RSS feed generation while choosing their own media storage or hosting provider.