Software · head to head
Simplecast vs Audioboom
The short version
- Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Simplecast and Audioboom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Simplecast | Audioboom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
Identical on both: 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 Simplecast
- Unlimited hosting
- Dynamic ad insertion
- Team collaboration
- API access
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
- CMS systems
- Enterprise security
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Social media
- Email services
- Content protection
Both cover
- Analytics
- Distribution
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Simplecast
- Hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metricsnot Audioboom
- Distributing shows to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directoriesnot Audioboom
- Monetising podcasts through dynamic ad insertion at the Professional tiernot Audioboom
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot Simplecast
- Podcast distributionnot Simplecast
- Monetizationnot Simplecast
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want discovery platform.
Questions people ask
- Is Simplecast or Audioboom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Simplecast starts at $15/month and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Simplecast or Audioboom?
- Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15/month for Simplecast and Free for Audioboom.
- Does Simplecast or Audioboom run on more platforms?
- Simplecast runs on Web. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Audioboom for free?
- Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Simplecast starts at $15/month.
- What is Simplecast best used for?
- Simplecast is most often used for hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metrics, distributing shows to apple podcasts, spotify and other directories, monetising podcasts through dynamic ad insertion at the professional tier. Of those, hosting podcasts with per-episode analytics and audience metrics and distributing shows to apple podcasts, spotify and other directories are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
- What can Simplecast do that Audioboom cannot?
- Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Team collaboration, API access. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Monetization, Sponsorship matching. Both handle Analytics, Distribution, Web support.