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Blubrry vs Simplecast

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Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Simplecast

Software

Hosting for professional podcast networks

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Advanced analytics, Simplecast covers Analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Simplecast actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Simplecast differ
AttributeBlubrrySimplecast
Starting price$12/month$15/month
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20052014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Blubrry

  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls

Only in Simplecast

  • Analytics
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Team collaboration
  • API access
  • Advertising networks
  • CMS systems
  • Enterprise security
  • SOC 2 compliant

Both cover

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Simplecast
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Simplecast
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Simplecast

Simplecast

  • Hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metricsnot Blubrry
  • Distributing shows to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directoriesnot Blubrry
  • Monetising podcasts through dynamic ad insertion at the Professional tiernot Blubrry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

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 Blubrry if

  • You need advanced analytics.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want wordpress plugin.
Blubrry review

Choose Simplecast if

  • You need analytics.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Simplecast review

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Simplecast better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Simplecast at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Simplecast?
Blubrry starts at $12/month and Simplecast at $15/month.
Does Blubrry or Simplecast run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Simplecast runs on Web.
What is Blubrry best used for?
Blubrry is most often used for hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included, publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics, running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the professional tier. Of those, hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included and publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Simplecast cannot?
Blubrry covers Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin, Monetization, Detailed stats. Simplecast covers Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Team collaboration, API access. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, All podcast platforms, Web support.
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