Castos vs Simplecast
Side-by-side comparison of Castos and Simplecast.
Podcast hosting with deep WordPress integration
Clean podcast hosting built for serious creators
What they are
Castos
Castos is a podcast host built for creators and teams running shows alongside a WordPress site, powered by its free Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. Every plan includes unlimited episodes, unlimited downloads, no storage caps, and private podcasting. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and several requested features like YouTube republishing sit on higher tiers.
Simplecast
Simplecast is a podcast hosting platform that handles distribution, analytics, and embeddable players for independent podcasters and media teams. It targets creators who want reliable RSS management and clear listener data without a cluttered interface. The analytics dashboard is genuinely useful for understanding audience retention, though the lack of a free tier means you pay from day one even when your show is just starting out.
if you need podcast hosting. Starts at 19/mo.
if you need analytics and podcast hosting. Starts at 15/mo.
- +Clean, minimal dashboard that is easy to navigate
- +Detailed listener analytics including retention and consumption rates
- +Unlimited uploads on paid plans
Which to choose
Castos and Simplecast both cover podcast hosting, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.
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Pricing checked 5 Jun 2026.