Auphonic vs Simplecast
Auphonic and Simplecast are both podcast & audio tools. Auphonic is aimed at creators, while Simplecast is aimed at creators and small businesses. Auphonic costs less, from $13/mo versus $15/mo for Simplecast. Only Auphonic has a free plan.
Automatic audio post-production
Podcast hosting with IAB-certified analytics and AdsWizz monetization
| Pricing | Freemium · $13 | Paid · $15 |
| Starting price | $13/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | AT · 2012 | US · 2013 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Auphonic if
Podcasters and educators wanting consistent audio.
- Excellent automatic audio quality
- Affordable
- Free monthly hours
Look elsewhere if: Detailed manual audio editing.
Choose Simplecast if
Growing podcasts and networks that want IAB-certified analytics and a path to ad revenue through SiriusXM's AdsWizz.
- Certified analytics that advertisers and networks trust
- Direct path to programmatic ad revenue through AdsWizz
- Unlimited storage, no per-hour upload limits
Look elsewhere if: Hobby podcasters or beginners on a tight budget (Buzzsprout, Transistor, Captivate).
Auphonic vs Simplecast pricing
Auphonic
- Free$02 h/month, Auphonic jingle added, multitrack under 20 min
- Auphonic S$13/mo9 h/month; $11/mo billed yearly (save 20%)
- Auphonic M$30/mo21 h/month; $25/mo billed yearly
- Auphonic L$64/mo45 h/month; $52/mo billed yearly; XL 100 h $136, XXL 250 h $290
- One-time creditsfrom $125 h for $12, never expire; up to 3,000 h for $2,925
Simplecast
- Basic$15/mo$13.50/mo prepaid annually; 20K downloads/mo, 2 seats
- Essential$35/mo$31.50/mo prepaid annually; 50K downloads/mo, 4 seats
- ProfessionalCustomDynamic ad insertion, AdsWizz marketplace, ad-free feeds
- EnterpriseCustomAPI, white-label RSS, high bitrate audio, success manager
Auphonic · Key features
- Automatic leveling and loudness normalization
- Noise and hum reduction
- Multitrack balancing
- Transcription and chapters
- Publishing to hosts
- API for automation
Cons
- Not an editor
- Less control than manual mixing
- Upload-based workflow
Simplecast · Key features
- Unlimited audio storage and uploads on every plan
- Multiple shows under one account with per-show team permissions
- IAB Tech Lab certified download and listener analytics
- Location, app, browser and unique listener reports on Essential
- Automatic show website with themes and custom domain
- Embeddable episode and show players with drop-off analytics
Cons
- Download caps make costs rise quickly as a show grows
- Dynamic ad insertion requires a sales-led plan
- Only two team seats on the Basic plan
Auphonic vs Simplecast: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Auphonic or Simplecast?
Auphonic starts at $13/mo and Simplecast at $15/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Auphonic and Simplecast have a free plan?
Auphonic has a free plan. Simplecast has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Auphonic or Simplecast?
Simplecast lists small businesses as a core audience, while Auphonic is aimed more at creators.