Compare Supercast and Seriously Simple Podcasting on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, usage-based (flat per-subscriber…
At a Glance
Supercast
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee)
Free WordPress plugin; optional paid podcast hosting available separately
Starting price
$0.59 per subscriber per month
Free (optional Castos hosting from $19/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
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Platforms
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
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AI features
Not documented
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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.
Supercast
All-in Plan — $0.59 per subscriber monthly, per subscriber
Custom — Custom custom
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
Supercast
Pros
Flat per-subscriber pricing instead of a percentage of revenue
No platform take-rate beyond the flat fee and standard Stripe processing
Purpose-built for podcast monetization rather than a generic membership tool
Proven results, with top podcasters earning millions in annual subscription revenue
Supports multiple pricing tiers, trials, and promotions out of the box
Cons
The per-subscriber fee can add up for shows with a large base of low-paying subscribers
Primarily focused on podcasting, offering less flexibility for other content formats
Multi-show and network pricing requires contacting sales rather than transparent published rates
Small company size may mean more limited support bandwidth than larger platforms
Stripe processing fees apply on top of the flat platform fee
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
Supercast
Independent podcaster premium feed — Offer an ad-free or bonus-content subscription feed directly to a show's existing audience.
Podcast network multi-show subscriptions — Bundle subscriptions across multiple shows under one network-wide offering.
Creator AMAs and bonus content — Use interactive AMA tools and bonus episodes to deepen engagement with paying subscribers.
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.