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Simplecast costs Free to $35 per month as of March 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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+70% above list price

Simplecast true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$35/month price as of March 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$7,650 in year-one costs vs the $4,500 base license. Key hidden costs: per-show pricing model. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Per-Show Pricing Model

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Simplecast charges separately for each podcast show you host, which can become expensive if you manage multiple podcasts. Users managing 10+ shows have found this pricing structure cost-prohibitive compared to hosts with flat-rate unlimited show pricing.

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I've ruled out any of the sites that charge per show, because it gets too expensive. That rules out Libsyn, Podbean, Simplecast, Blubrry, Fireside, Pippa, ZenCast

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Right now hosting for each show is $12/month or $120/year, but if you expect to have a lot of shows or extremely high traffic, I could introduce you to our director of partnerships to talk custom pricing.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $15 × 12) $4,500/yr
Per-Show Pricing Model +$15-$35/show/month
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$7,650
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price. The median Simplecast contract is $420/yr across Vendr purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Simplecast?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Per-Show Pricing Model ($15-$35/show/month). Total ownership typically runs 70% higher than the listed price.

02 Does Simplecast charge for implementation?

Simplecast doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Simplecast support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Simplecast?

Most Simplecast plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Simplecast?

Many features marketed as part of Simplecast are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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