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PodBean
PodBean
(24)
4.3 out of 5
PodBean
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SimpleCast
SimpleCast
(13)
3.9 out of 5
SimpleCast
By Simplecast
At a Glance
PodBean
PodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Star Rating
(13)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$35/month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that PodBean excels in its unlimited uploads and downloads, with a perfect score of 10.0, while SimpleCast also offers unlimited downloads but does not match PodBean's performance in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that PodBean's ease of setup is rated at 9.3, making it user-friendly for beginners, whereas SimpleCast lacks a specific score for this criterion, which may indicate a more complex setup process.
  • G2 users highlight that SimpleCast has a higher ease of use rating at 9.4 compared to PodBean's 8.8, suggesting that SimpleCast may provide a more intuitive interface for managing podcasts.
  • Users on G2 report that PodBean's quality of support is rated at 8.1, which is on par with SimpleCast, indicating that both platforms provide similar levels of customer assistance.
  • Reviewers say that SimpleCast shines in product direction with a positive rating of 8.7, while PodBean lags behind at 6.1, suggesting that SimpleCast may be more responsive to user feedback and evolving market needs.
  • Users report that PodBean offers robust monetization options, including advertising and subscriptions, which are essential for podcasters looking to generate revenue, while SimpleCast's monetization features are less emphasized in user reviews.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PodBean
No pricing available
SimpleCast
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$35
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SimpleCast
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
18
9.1
9
Ease of Use
8.8
18
9.4
9
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
16
8.1
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
15
8.7
9
Features by Category
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Hosting
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Management
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Marketing
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Insights
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Generative AI
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Platform
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Security
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Podcast HostingHide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
10.0
20
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Internet
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10.0
5
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10.0
5
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Podcast Tools
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Customization
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Monetization
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Storage
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Other Functionality
10.0
5
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10.0
5
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PodBean
PodBean
SimpleCast
SimpleCast
PodBean and SimpleCast are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
PodBean
PodBean is categorized as Video Hosting
SimpleCast
SimpleCast has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PodBean
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
PodBean
PodBean
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Education Management
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Research
7.7%
Public Relations and Communications
7.7%
International Affairs
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
PodBean
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gaga J.
GJ
Gaga J.
Verified User in Media Production

I love how easy it is to use podbean; it's user-friendly and beginner-friendly. I recommend it for everyone, the best software for the price.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jordan H.
JH
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media

Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...

SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DL
Douglas Alexandre L.
Verified User in Education Management

SimpleCast which is now SAM Cast supports streaming in MP3, mp3PRO, Ogg and WM9 (Windows Media 9), which is very positive for me. I can encode audio in multiple bitrates and multiple formats for multiple types of servers simultaneously. It also supports...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SB
Samantha B.
Verified User in Computer Software

We were promised that the new version of the Simplecast platform would eliminate the downsides we saw (limited analytics, etc.) when we first subscribed, and that it would be delivered about a month after we signed on. That initial promise was for delivery...

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Discussions
PodBean
PodBean Discussions
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
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According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
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