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Simplecast vs Hindenburg Journalist

Simplecast logo

Simplecast

Software

Hosting for professional podcast networks

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hindenburg Journalist logo

Hindenburg Journalist

Software

Professional audio editing for storytellers

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Simplecast and Hindenburg Journalist differ
AttributeSimplecastHindenburg Journalist
Starting price$15/month$12/month
PlatformsWebMacos, Windows
Founded20142009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Analytics
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Distribution
  • Team collaboration
  • API access
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

Only in Hindenburg Journalist

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Hindenburg Journalist

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Simplecast if

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

Choose Hindenburg Journalist if

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

Questions people ask

Is Simplecast or Hindenburg Journalist better?
Neither clearly leads. Simplecast starts at $15/month and Hindenburg Journalist at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Simplecast or Hindenburg Journalist?
Simplecast starts at $15/month and Hindenburg Journalist at $12/month.
Does Simplecast or Hindenburg Journalist run on more platforms?
Simplecast runs on Web. Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows.
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 Hindenburg Journalist is typically brought in for.
What can Simplecast do that Hindenburg Journalist cannot?
Simplecast covers Unlimited hosting, Analytics, Dynamic ad insertion, Distribution. Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction.
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