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At a Glance
Libsyn
Libsyn
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.00 1 Account Per Month
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SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Star Rating
(13)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$35/month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Libsyn excels in its unlimited uploads feature, scoring 8.7, which allows users to upload as much content as they want without worrying about hitting a cap, while SimpleCast does not provide this level of flexibility.
  • Users report that SimpleCast shines in ease of use, with a score of 9.4, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Libsyn's score of 8.5, which some users find slightly more complex to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that Libsyn's quality of support is rated at 8.9, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas SimpleCast's support is rated lower at 8.1, leading some users to feel less supported when issues arise.
  • G2 users highlight that Libsyn offers a more robust monetization strategy, particularly with advertising options, which is a significant advantage for podcasters looking to generate revenue, while SimpleCast's monetization features are perceived as less comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Libsyn's performance in terms of unlimited downloads, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for podcasters who want to ensure their content is accessible without restrictions, while SimpleCast's performance in this area is not as strong.
  • Reviewers mention that SimpleCast's customization options for website embedding score highly at 9.0, allowing users to seamlessly integrate their podcasts into their websites, a feature that Libsyn does not match in terms of user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Libsyn
3hrs/month
Starting at $5.00
1 Account Per Month
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SimpleCast
Essential
$35
/month
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Free Trial
Libsyn
Free Trial is available
SimpleCast
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
18
9.1
9
Ease of Use
8.6
19
9.4
9
Ease of Setup
8.7
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
16
8.1
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
18
8.7
9
Features by Category
8.1
11
Not enough data
Internet
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Podcast Tools
7.7
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Customization
7.1
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Libsyn
Libsyn
SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Libsyn and SimpleCast are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
Libsyn
Libsyn has no unique categories
SimpleCast
SimpleCast has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Libsyn
Libsyn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
SimpleCast
SimpleCast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Libsyn
Libsyn
Professional Training & Coaching
12.5%
Media Production
12.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Other
45.8%
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%
Alternatives
Libsyn
Libsyn Alternatives
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Spreaker
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SimpleCast
SimpleCast Alternatives
Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
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PodBean
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Spreaker
Spreaker
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SoundCloud
SoundCloud
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Discussions
Libsyn
Libsyn Discussions
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SimpleCast
SimpleCast Discussions
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