Compare Supercast and Simplecast on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Podcast Hosting tools, usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee) vs…
At a Glance
Supercast
Simplecast
Primary category
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Hosting
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
usage-based (flat per-subscriber fee)
subscription
Starting price
$0.59 per subscriber per month
$15/month ($13.50/month billed annually)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Yes
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
Simplecast
Basic — $15/month ($13.50/month annual) monthly or annual
Essential — $35/month ($31.50/month annual) monthly or annual
Professional — Custom contact sales
Enterprise — Custom contact sales
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
Simplecast
Pros
Strong, detailed analytics compared to many entry-level podcast hosts
Backing from SiriusXM and AdsWizz brings monetization opportunities for larger shows
Clean, easy-to-use publishing interface and customizable show website
14-day free trial available on all plans with no credit card required
Recast web player makes it easy to share episode clips for marketing
Cons
No permanent free plan, unlike some competitors aimed at hobbyist podcasters
Advanced analytics such as location and technology data are locked behind the Essential tier and above
Professional and Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales
Download-based pricing means costs can rise as a show's audience grows
Fewer built-in editing tools compared to platforms that bundle recording and editing
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.
Simplecast
Independent podcasters scaling an audience — Creators use Simplecast's analytics to understand listener geography and platform usage as their show grows beyond a hobby project.
Media companies and publishers — Publishers with multiple shows use Simplecast's Professional and Enterprise tools for monetization, white-labeling, and dedicated support.
Branded and marketing podcasts — Companies running a branded podcast use the customizable show website and Recast player to promote episodes on their own marketing channels.