Simplecast Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Simplecast pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $15 to $99 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Simplecast offers 4 pricing tiers: Basic, Essential, Professional, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Basic at $15/undefined, Essential at $35/undefined. The Essential plan is growing podcasters.
Compared to other podcast hosting software, Simplecast is positioned at the mid-market price point.
All Simplecast Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $15 / | $162 / | New podcasters and hobbyists |
| Essential | $35 / | $378 / | Growing podcasters |
| Professional | Contact | Contact | Professional podcasters with monetization needs |
| Enterprise | Contact | Contact | Podcast networks and large operations |
View all features by plan
Basic
- 2 team member seats
- Unlimited storage & uploads
- Distribution to all platforms
- Basic analytics
- 20K downloads/month
Essential
- 4 team member seats
- Additional web players
- Analytics comparison
- Location analytics
- 50K downloads/month
Professional
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Campaign management
- Third-party attribution
- Priority support
Enterprise
- API integration
- White-labeled RSS
- High bitrate audio
- Programmatic buyer connections
- Dedicated success manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 Does Simplecast offer a free plan?
No, Simplecast does not offer a free tier. Plans start at $15/month for the Basic plan with 20K downloads and 2 team members.
02 What's included with unlimited storage?
Every Simplecast plan includes unlimited storage and uploads, meaning you can upload as many episodes as you want without worrying about storage limits.
03 How does dynamic ad insertion work?
Dynamic ad insertion is available on Professional and Enterprise plans, allowing you to insert, update, or remove ads from episodes after publication with advanced targeting and revenue reporting.
04 What are the download limits?
Basic plan includes 20K monthly downloads, Essential includes 50K. For higher volumes, Professional and Enterprise plans offer custom limits.
05 Can I switch plans at any time?
Yes, Simplecast offers month-to-month billing with no long-term agreements, so you can upgrade or downgrade as needed.
06 What's the difference between Professional and Enterprise?
Enterprise adds white-labeled RSS feeds, high-bitrate audio, programmatic ad connections, custom audience onboarding, and dedicated success management. Both require custom pricing.