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Should I use Supercast?

Supercast is a podcast subscription platform powering millions in revenue for serious podcasters and content networks. - supercast.com

· 3 days ago

Established podcasters with loyal audiences buy Supercast to sell ad-free and bonus feeds at $0.59 per subscriber per month. Hobbyist shows and tiny audiences do not; Patreon or Apple Podcasts subscriptions fit them better.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 15 public sources

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

All-in plan

$0.59 per active subscriber per month

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly fees$0.59
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Podcasters with loyal fanbases
  • Ad-free premium feed sellers
  • Multi-show networks
  • Creators monetizing bonus episodes

Not for

  • Brand-new shows with tiny audiences
  • Video creators wanting tiered patronage
  • Hobbyists wanting zero-fee fan tips
  • Creators needing discovery; this platform brings none

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Fee applies per active user every month; costs grow with your paid audience.

medium

Very few public reviews exist, so support quality is hard to verify upfront.

low

Ownership changed in the Red Seat Ventures acquisition; roadmap priorities can shift.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Flat $0.59 per active subscriber per month; pricing is simple.
  • Top 10 creators on the platform earn over $26,000,000 combined.
  • Supports bundles and trigger-based episode delivery for subscribers.
  • Gives podcasters rich analytics on paying subscribers.
  • Listeners subscribe in two taps, per the official site.

Cons

  • Only two Trustpilot reviews exist; public feedback is very thin.
  • Listener signup reportedly takes ten clicks, adding friction.
  • Faces larger rivals in Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscriptions.

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x7security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $0.59 per active subscriber per month

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Flat $0.59 fee is simple and cheap
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Two-tap listener signup, but reported ten-click friction
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Bundles, triggers, analytics; focused, not broad
  • Support quality: 4/5. Redditors praise the team; customers stay for years
  • Security posture: 3/5. Publishes security page; no incidents found
  • $0.59 Platform fee Per active subscriber per month
  • 2019 Founded Acquired by Red Seat Ventures
  • $26,000,000+ Top creator earnings Top 10 creators, combined
  • 2 Public reviews Trustpilot, April 2025

Pricing

All-in plan

$0.59 per active subscriber per month

  • Premium ad-free and bonus episode feeds
  • Bundles and trigger-based episode delivery
  • Analytics on paying subscribers

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users praise the team and stay for years, but review volume stays very low.

“Looks great. Has a great team behind it.”
Reddit, r/podcasting
“We've been customers of Supercast since 2020”
Kelake blog review
“$6/month for the lowest tier, which includes bonus episodes and the ad-free feed.”
Reddit, r/greatestgen

Companies that use it

  • TED10
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  • The Accidental Creative
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  • Ask the Podcast Coach
Full analysis

Based on 15 public sources

Flat $0.59 per subscriber per month. Buy it with a loyal audience. Skip it with a small show.

Methodology

Based on 15 public sources

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  12. Supercast - App Storeapps.apple.com
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