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Blubrry vs Simplecast

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Blubrry

Podcasting

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
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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: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; Simplecast basic plan at $15 per month includes only 20,000 monthly downloads and 2 team seats
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Advanced analytics, Simplecast covers Analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Simplecast actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Simplecast differ
AttributeBlubrrySimplecast
Starting price$12/month$15/month
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20052014

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 Blubrry

  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls

Only in Simplecast

  • Analytics
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Team collaboration
  • API access
  • Advertising networks
  • CMS systems
  • Enterprise security
  • SOC 2 compliant

Both cover

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Simplecast
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Simplecast
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Simplecast

Simplecast

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

Where each one falls short

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

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization 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 Blubrry if

  • You need advanced analytics.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want wordpress plugin.
Blubrry review

Choose Simplecast if

  • You need analytics.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Simplecast review

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Simplecast better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry 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, Blubrry or Simplecast?
Blubrry starts at $12/month and Simplecast at $15/month.
Does Blubrry or Simplecast run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Simplecast runs on Web.
What is Blubrry best used for?
Blubrry is most often used for hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included, publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics, running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the professional tier. Of those, hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included and publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics are not what Simplecast is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Simplecast cannot?
Blubrry covers Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin, Monetization, Detailed stats. Simplecast covers Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Team collaboration, API access. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, All podcast platforms, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blubrry: What are the monthly hosting plan costs?

Hosting plans range from Standard 1.5 at $7/month to Pro Unlimited starting at $100/month. The main difference is monthly publishing hours: 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 25, or unlimited.

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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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Blubrry: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscribers save 10% off the monthly price, though specific annual rates are not detailed on the pricing page.

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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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Blubrry: Can I change my plan anytime?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime as your needs change. There are no long-term commitments required.

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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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Blubrry: Is there a cost for statistics tracking?

Free statistics tracking is available without hosting. Standard Statistics costs $5/month, but Advanced Statistics is included with Advanced hosting plans.

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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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Blubrry: Can I start hosting for free?

Yes, Blubrry offers free statistics and free hosting options to start, though publishing is limited and you can upgrade to a paid hosting plan when needed.

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