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Podpage vs Simplecast

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Podpage

Podcasting

Create a professional podcast website in minutes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Simplecast

Podcasting

Hosting for professional podcast networks

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Podpage has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Podpage episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
  • They diverge on capability: Podpage covers Automatic website creation, Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podpage and Simplecast actually diverge.

Attributes where Podpage and Simplecast differ
AttributePodpageSimplecast
Starting priceFree$15/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20192014

Identical on both: 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 Podpage

  • Automatic website creation
  • RSS feed sync
  • Episode transcripts
  • SEO optimization
  • Custom domains
  • All podcast hosts
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp

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.

Podpage

  • Building a website for a podcast from its existing RSS feednot Simplecast
  • Publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for searchnot Simplecast

Simplecast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podpage

  • Episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
  • Every monetisation tool, including the store, donations, sponsorships and ads, is excluded from the Basic plan
  • Contact forms, email list building and multiple website users are also Pro only
  • Basic allows one website user, so any collaborator means upgrading
  • The advertised lower prices require annual payment, at $12 against $19 on Basic

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

Podpage

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic website
    • Episode pages
    • RSS sync
  • Starter$12/month
    • Custom domain
    • No branding
    • SEO tools

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 Podpage if

  • You need automatic website creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want rss feed sync.
Podpage review

Choose Simplecast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podpage or Simplecast better?
Neither clearly leads. Podpage 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, Podpage or Simplecast?
Podpage has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Podpage and $15/month for Simplecast.
Does Podpage or Simplecast run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Podpage for free?
Yes. Podpage has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Simplecast starts at $15/month.
What is Podpage best used for?
Podpage is most often used for building a website for a podcast from its existing rss feed, publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for search. Of those, building a website for a podcast from its existing rss feed and publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for search are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
What can Podpage do that Simplecast cannot?
Podpage covers Automatic website creation, RSS feed sync, Episode transcripts, SEO optimization. Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Distribution. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podpage: How much does Podpage Pro cost per year?

Podpage Pro is $228/year when billed annually ($19/month), compared to $348/year with monthly billing at $29/month. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing

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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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Podpage: Can I cancel my Podpage subscription anytime?

Yes, Podpage allows monthly or annual billing with the ability to cancel anytime. Upgrades and downgrades receive prorated credits. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing

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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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Podpage: What is the minimum commitment period for Podpage?

There is no minimum commitment. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card, and monthly plans can be cancelled at any time with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing

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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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Podpage: What differentiates the Elite plan from Basic and Pro?

Elite adds AI features, advanced SEO analysis, and professional coaching at $59/month. It also syncs episodes every 30 minutes instead of every 4 hours (Basic) or hourly (Pro). Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing

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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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