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RedCircle vs Simplecast
Both do 1 of the same audio tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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RedCircle
RedCircle connects brands with the podcast audiences their customers trust and gives creators everything they need to grow and monetize.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit redcircle.comB
Simplecast
Say hello to the modern podcast hosting, distribution, and analytics platform. Simplecast remains the easiest way for podcasters to publish audio to the world—with one-click publishing to Apple…
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.simplecast.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free Core plan: 1 podcast, with unlimited storage, bandwidth, episodes and downloads. Standard support within 72 hours. No team seats.
- B: No free tier listed. All plans include a 14-day trial; the page says no credit card is required.
- Paid plan
- A: Growth $14.99 per month, Pro $29.99 per month, Enterprise $99.99 per month, with a monthly or yearly toggle. Yearly savings are shown ($60, $60, $240) but yearly totals are not stated. A 7-day free trial is mentioned.
- B: Basic $15/mo ($13.50/mo if prepaid annually), 20K downloads/month. Essential $35/mo ($31.50/mo prepaid annually), 50K downloads/month. Professional and Enterprise add-ons: no price, contact sales.
- Signup
- A: Not stated. Every plan links to sign-up, but the page does not say an account is required for the free plan.
- B: Not stated. Trial buttons link to a signup page.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not applicable.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated for uploaded podcast files. The privacy policy covers personal data, says it may be transferred outside the user's country, and mentions cloud hosting such as Amazon Web Services. Retention of uploaded content is not stated.
- B: Privacy policy does not say where uploaded audio is stored. It mentions a cloud hosting environment and says personal data is transferred to the United States. Client data is kept for the duration of the account plus time needed for business and legal reasons.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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