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Simplecast pricing: plans, limits and real cost

Simplecast starts at $15/month (Basic). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Basic at $15 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Basic at $15 a month.

Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.

Every plan from the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.

Plan	Billed monthly	Billed annually (per month)	Podcasts	Downloads / month	Upload hours / month	Video podcast	Notes
Basic	$15/mo	$13.50/mo	unlimited / no cap stated	20,000	no cap stated	not stated
Essential	$35/mo	$31.50/mo	unlimited / no cap stated	50,000	no cap stated	not stated

Simplecast cost by need

Cheapest fitting Simplecast plan, monthly billing.

Need	Plan	Total / month	Per year
a new show (1,000 downloads)	Basic	$15	$180
10,000 downloads a month	Basic	$15	$180
50,000 downloads a month	Essential	$35	$420
150,000 downloads a month	—	no plan fits	—
3 podcasts, 10,000 downloads	Basic	$15	$180
a video podcast, 5,000 downloads	—	no plan fits	—
a daily show (12 upload hours a month)	Basic	$15	$180

Basic $15/mo ($13.50 prepaid annually), Essential $35/mo ($31.50 annually) source · 2026-10-18
20K / 50K downloads included a month; multiple shows; unlimited storage and uploads source · 2026-10-18
14-day free trial, no credit card source · 2026-10-18

How much does Simplecast cost?

Simplecast starts at $15/month (Basic). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Basic at $15 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Basic at $15 a month.

Does Simplecast have a free plan?

No free plan is listed. 14-day free trial, no credit card.

Does Simplecast limit downloads?

Yes: Basic 20,000 a month; Essential 50,000 a month.

Does Simplecast limit upload hours?

No upload-hour cap is stated on the pricing page.

Can I host a video podcast on Simplecast?

Video podcast hosting is not listed on any plan on the pricing page.