Software · head to head
Audioboom vs Simplecast
The short version
- Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Simplecast actually diverge.
| Attribute | Audioboom | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $15/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Social media
- Email services
- Content protection
Only in Simplecast
- Unlimited hosting
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Team collaboration
- API access
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
- CMS systems
- Enterprise security
Both cover
- Distribution
- Analytics
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot Simplecast
- Podcast distributionnot Simplecast
- Monetizationnot Simplecast
Simplecast
- Hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metricsnot Audioboom
- Distributing shows to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directoriesnot Audioboom
- Monetising podcasts through dynamic ad insertion at the Professional tiernot Audioboom
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
Simplecast
- Basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
- Essential plan at $35 per month includes 50,000 monthly downloads and 4 team seats
- Dynamic ad insertion and campaign management are only on the Professional plan, which is quoted by sales with no published rate
- API access for publishing and campaign management is Enterprise only
- Annual prepayment is required to get the 10 percent discount
Pricing, plan by plan
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Simplecast
$15/month- Creator$15/month
- Unlimited hosting
- Analytics
- Distribution
- Studio$49/month
- All Creator features
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Team access
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Custom features
- API access
- Dedicated manager
Which should you pick?
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want discovery platform.
Questions people ask
- Is Audioboom or Simplecast better?
- Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Simplecast at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Simplecast?
- Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Audioboom and $15/month for Simplecast.
- Does Audioboom or Simplecast run on more platforms?
- Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Simplecast runs on Web.
- Can I use Audioboom for free?
- Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Simplecast starts at $15/month.
- What is Audioboom best used for?
- Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
- What can Audioboom do that Simplecast cannot?
- Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Monetization, Sponsorship matching. Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Team collaboration, API access. Both handle Distribution, Analytics, Web support.