Software · head to head
Cleanfeed vs Simplecast
The short version
- Only Cleanfeed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
- They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Simplecast actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cleanfeed | Simplecast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $15/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Cleanfeed
- Browser-based recording
- Local recording
- Separate tracks
- Lossless quality
- Cloud backup
- Easy sharing
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
Only in Simplecast
- Unlimited hosting
- Analytics
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Distribution
- Team collaboration
- API access
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cleanfeed
- Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Simplecast
- Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Simplecast
- Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Simplecast
Simplecast
- Hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metricsnot Cleanfeed
- Distributing shows to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directoriesnot Cleanfeed
- Monetising podcasts through dynamic ad insertion at the Professional tiernot Cleanfeed
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cleanfeed
- The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
- Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
- Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
- Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
- Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
- The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately
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
Cleanfeed
Free- FreeFree
- 30 min sessions
- Local recording
- 2 participants
- Standard$15/month
- Unlimited sessions
- Separate tracks
- 4 participants
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 Cleanfeed if
- You need browser-based recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want local recording.
Questions people ask
- Is Cleanfeed or Simplecast better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed 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, Cleanfeed or Simplecast?
- Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cleanfeed and $15/month for Simplecast.
- Does Cleanfeed or Simplecast run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
- Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Simplecast starts at $15/month.
- What is Cleanfeed best used for?
- Cleanfeed is most often used for recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality, capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest, live radio and broadcast contribution links between studios. Of those, recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality and capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
- What can Cleanfeed do that Simplecast cannot?
- Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Distribution. Both handle Web support.