Softwr

Podcasting · head to head

Hindenburg Journalist vs Simplecast

Hindenburg Journalist logo

Hindenburg Journalist

Podcasting

Professional audio editing for storytellers

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Simplecast logo

Simplecast

Podcasting

Hosting for professional podcast networks

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hindenburg Journalist the perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
  • They diverge on capability: Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hindenburg Journalist and Simplecast actually diverge.

Attributes where Hindenburg Journalist and Simplecast differ
AttributeHindenburg JournalistSimplecast
Starting price$12/month$15/month
PlatformsMacos, WindowsWeb
Founded20092014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Hindenburg Journalist

  • Multi-track editing
  • Automatic leveling
  • Voice profiler
  • Noise reduction
  • EQ and effects
  • Broadcast specs
  • Cloud storage
  • Publishing platforms

Only in Simplecast

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Analytics
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Distribution
  • Team collaboration
  • API access
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

What people use each for

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • Editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast productionnot Simplecast
  • Multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustmentnot Simplecast
  • Transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plansnot Simplecast

Simplecast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • The perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • Perpetual licences are sold to individuals only and are not available to companies or educational institutions
  • Transcription is not available at all on the perpetual licence beyond a 30 hour introductory allowance that expires after the first month, because the feature requires a monthly subscription
  • Subscription transcription is metered at 20 to 50 hours per month depending on tier

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

Hindenburg Journalist

$12/month
  • Journalist$12/month
    • Multi-track editing
    • Automatic leveling
    • Voice profiler
  • Pro$35/month
    • All Journalist features
    • Advanced plugins
    • Broadcast specs

Simplecast

$15/month
  • Basic$15/month
    • Annual option: $13.50/month when prepaid
    • 2 team seats
    • Unlimited storage
  • Essential$35/month
    • Annual option: $31.50/month when prepaid
    • 4 team seats
    • Everything in Basic plus additional web players
  • Professional$null/custom
    • Contact sales for custom pricing
    • Dynamic ad insertion
    • Campaign management
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Contact sales for custom features
    • Everything in Professional plus API integration
    • White-labeled RSS

Which should you pick?

Choose Hindenburg Journalist if

  • You need multi-track editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want automatic leveling.
Hindenburg Journalist review

Choose Simplecast if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want analytics.
Simplecast review

Questions people ask

Is Hindenburg Journalist or Simplecast better?
Neither clearly leads. Hindenburg Journalist 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, Hindenburg Journalist or Simplecast?
Hindenburg Journalist starts at $12/month and Simplecast at $15/month.
Does Hindenburg Journalist or Simplecast run on more platforms?
Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows. Simplecast runs on Web.
What is Hindenburg Journalist best used for?
Hindenburg Journalist is most often used for editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast production, multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustment, transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plans. Of those, editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast production and multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustment are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
What can Hindenburg Journalist do that Simplecast cannot?
Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction. Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Distribution.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hindenburg Journalist: What does Hindenburg Journalist cost?

Specific pricing is not published on Hindenburg's website. The site mentions trial options and a licensing FAQ for customers, but actual rates are not displayed publicly. Users must contact the company or consult the licensing FAQ section.

Source
Simplecast: How much does Simplecast cost?

Simplecast offers a 14-day free trial (no credit card required) followed by paid plans starting at $15/month for Basic ($13.50/month annual) and $35/month for Essential ($31.50/month annual). Professional and Enterprise plans require contacting sales for custom pricing.

Source
Simplecast: Can I change my Simplecast plan anytime?

Yes. Plan changes are allowed anytime with prorated adjustments. You can cancel anytime with no long-term contracts or penalties.

Source
Simplecast: What is included in the Basic plan?

The Basic plan ($15/month or $13.50/month annually) includes 2 team seats, unlimited storage, distribution to all platforms, basic analytics, custom domain website, and 20,000 downloads per month.

Source
Simplecast: What makes the Essential plan different from Basic?

The Essential plan ($35/month or $31.50/month annually) adds 2 more team seats (4 total), comparative analytics, location analytics, unique listener reports, and increases the monthly download allowance to 50,000.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Hindenburg Journalist

More on Simplecast

Keep looking

Other head to heads