Video & Audio Production · head to head
Adobe Audition vs Apple Podcasts Connect

Adobe Audition
Video & Audio Production
Industry-standard professional audio editing
- From
- $22.99/month
- Rated
- -

Apple Podcasts Connect
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Adobe Audition listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud for business (which bundles Audition) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
- They diverge on capability: Adobe Audition covers Multitrack editing, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adobe Audition and Apple Podcasts Connect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adobe Audition | Apple Podcasts Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $22.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Macos, Windows | Web, Ios, Macos |
| Category | Video & Audio Production | Podcast & Audio Publishing |
| Founded | 1982 | 1976 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Adobe Audition
- Multitrack editing
- Audio restoration
- Noise reduction
- Effects and mixing
- Spectral editing
- Batch processing
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
Only in Apple Podcasts Connect
- Podcast submission
- Episode management
- Analytics
- Subscription monetization
- Show optimization
- Multi-show management
- RSS feeds
- Hosting platforms
Both cover
- Macos support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adobe Audition
- Podcast editingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Audio restorationnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Video post-productionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Music productionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Sound designnot Apple Podcasts Connect
Apple Podcasts Connect
- Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Adobe Audition
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Adobe Audition
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Adobe Audition
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Adobe Audition
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adobe Audition
- Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud for business (which bundles Audition) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey
Apple Podcasts Connect
- Requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
- Only reports listening that happens inside Apple Podcasts, so it is not a whole-audience view
- Does not host audio; the show still needs a hosting provider elsewhere
Pricing, plan by plan
Adobe Audition
$22.99/month- Audition Single App$22.99/month
- Full Audition features
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Portfolio
- All Apps$59.99/month
- All Creative Cloud apps
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Portfolio
Apple Podcasts Connect
Free- FreeFree
- Podcast submission
- Analytics dashboard
- Episode management
- Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
- Premium subscriptions
- Paid content
- Subscriber management
Which should you pick?
Choose Adobe Audition if
- You need multitrack editing.
- You work on Macos, Windows.
- You also want audio restoration.
Choose Apple Podcasts Connect if
- You need podcast submission.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Macos.
- You also want episode management.
Questions people ask
- Is Adobe Audition or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adobe Audition starts at $22.99/month and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Adobe Audition or Apple Podcasts Connect?
- Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $22.99/month for Adobe Audition and Free for Apple Podcasts Connect.
- Does Adobe Audition or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
- Adobe Audition runs on Macos, Windows. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
- Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
- Yes. Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Audition starts at $22.99/month.
- What is Adobe Audition best used for?
- Adobe Audition is most often used for podcast editing, audio restoration, video post-production, music production. Of those, podcast editing and audio restoration are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
- What can Adobe Audition do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
- Adobe Audition covers Multitrack editing, Audio restoration, Noise reduction, Effects and mixing. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Both handle Macos support.
Related pages
More on Adobe Audition
More on Apple Podcasts Connect
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