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Podigee vs Simplecast

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Podigee

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Simplecast

Podcasting

Hosting for professional podcast networks

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Podigee spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
  • They diverge on capability: Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podigee and Simplecast actually diverge.

Attributes where Podigee and Simplecast differ
AttributePodigeeSimplecast
Starting price€12/month$15/month
Founded20132014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Podigee

  • Podcast hosting
  • Automatic distribution
  • Embeddable player
  • Detailed analytics
  • Transcription
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts

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.

Podigee

  • Podcast hostingnot Simplecast
  • Corporate podcastingnot Simplecast
  • GDPR-compliant hostingnot Simplecast

Simplecast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podigee

  • Spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • Pricing positioned at professional tier, making it expensive for hobbyist podcasters or those just starting out
  • Limited third-party integration ecosystem and no API access compared to larger podcast hosting services
  • Smaller user community with fewer community-generated tutorials and best practice guides available online

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

Podigee

€12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • 1 podcast
    • Unlimited episodes
    • Basic analytics
  • Advanced$29/month
    • 5 podcasts
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom player

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 Podigee if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You also want automatic distribution.
Podigee review

Choose Simplecast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podigee or Simplecast better?
Neither clearly leads. Podigee 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, Podigee or Simplecast?
Podigee starts at €12/month and Simplecast at $15/month.
Does Podigee or Simplecast run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Podigee best used for?
Podigee is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, gdpr-compliant hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
What can Podigee do that Simplecast cannot?
Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics. Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Distribution. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podigee: Does Podigee offer a free plan?

Yes. Podigee's LAUNCH plan is free forever and allows hosting 1 podcast with 60 minutes of audio and access to basic analytics for 7 days. No credit card required.

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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.

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Podigee: To which platforms does Podigee distribute podcasts?

Podigee distributes to 17+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, and others through a single upload.

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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.

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Podigee: Is Podigee GDPR-compliant?

Yes. Podigee is GDPR-compliant with privacy-first infrastructure, European hosting, and a player that works without cookies or listener tracking.

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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.

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Podigee: What are Podigee's pricing plans for paid tiers?

Podigee offers STARTER (19/month), SCALE (39/month), and CREATOR (59/month) plans with annual billing discounts. Each tier includes more podcasts, video episodes, and analytics history.

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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.

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Podigee: Does Podigee provide analytics?

Yes. All plans include analytics with listener retention, geographic insights, and business impact metrics. LAUNCH includes 7 days of analytics, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.

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