Transistor vs Simplecast
Podcast Hosting pricing comparison · 2026
Transistor pricing ranges from $19–$199/month, while Simplecast ranges from $0–$35/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
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What users say
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Transistor and Simplecast both operate in the podcast hosting category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Transistor | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19 /month | Free /month |
| Professional | $49 /month | $15 /month |
| Business | $99 /month | $35 /month |
| Enterprise | $199 /month | — |
Market Intelligence
Transistor
- Median annual cost
- $480
- Based on
- 256 deals
Simplecast
- Median annual cost
- $144
- Based on
- 7 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | Transistor | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | — |
| Cancellation | Users can cancel at any time, with the subscription remaining active until the end of the current billing period. | — |
| Minimum commitment | Monthly or annual billing options are available, with annual plans implying a yearly commitment for discounted rates. | — |
| Price escalation | — | Pricing increased from $12/month to $15/month for Basic plan between 2019-2024. Existing customers received legacy pricing during 2019 platform upgrade. |