RSS.com vs Simplecast
RSS.com and Simplecast are both podcast & audio tools aimed at creators and small businesses. Simplecast costs less, from $15/mo versus $19.99/mo for RSS.com. Only RSS.com has a free plan.
Podcast hosting with a free plan, AI transcripts and video publishing
Podcast hosting with IAB-certified analytics and AdsWizz monetization
| Pricing | Freemium · $20 | Paid · $15 |
| Starting price | $19.99/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators, Small businesses, Freelancers | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | US · 2018 | US · 2013 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose RSS.com if
Independent podcasters and small networks who want unlimited hosting, transcripts and simple monetisation at a low price.
- Genuine free plan with unlimited episodes and no expiry date
- Clear, low pricing with 25% off on annual billing
- Strong support for open standards like Podcasting 2.0 and Podping
Look elsewhere if: Companies that need private internal podcasts or advanced enterprise controls (Transistor, Captivate).
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).
RSS.com vs Simplecast pricing
RSS.com
- Free$01 audio podcast, unlimited episodes; card needed for 2nd episode
- Plus$19.99/mo$15/mo billed annually; AI transcripts, ads, up to 3 team members
- Pro$34.99/mo$26/mo billed annually; up to 10 podcasts, unlimited team
- Max$49.99/mo$37/mo billed annually; unlimited audio and video podcasts, API
- CustomCustomDynamic ad insertion campaigns, video at scale, ad-free options
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
RSS.com · Key features
- Unlimited episodes and storage on every plan, including Free
- Automatic distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube Music
- AI-generated transcripts plus Podcasting 2.0 chapters and soundbites
- PAID programmatic ads with pre, mid and post-roll insertion
- IAB-certified analytics for downloads, apps, devices and locations
- Free podcast website with web player, donations and Listen On buttons
Cons
- Free plan needs a credit card before the second episode
- No private or internal podcast feeds for company use
- Team access and multiple shows require Plus or Pro
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
RSS.com vs Simplecast: FAQ
Which is cheaper, RSS.com or Simplecast?
Simplecast starts at $15/mo and RSS.com at $19.99/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do RSS.com and Simplecast have a free plan?
RSS.com has a free plan. Simplecast has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.