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Apple Podcasts Connect vs Alitu

Apple Podcasts Connect logo

Apple Podcasts Connect

Software

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Alitu logo

Alitu

Software

The podcast maker that does the hard work for you

From
$38/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed; Alitu the included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple Podcasts Connect and Alitu actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple Podcasts Connect and Alitu differ
AttributeApple Podcasts ConnectAlitu
Starting priceFree$38/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, MacosWeb
Founded19762019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Podcast submission
  • Episode management
  • Analytics
  • Subscription monetization
  • Show optimization
  • Multi-show management
  • RSS feeds
  • Hosting platforms

Only in Alitu

  • Auto audio cleanup
  • Music and transitions
  • Episode builder
  • Direct publishing
  • Recording tools
  • Transcription
  • Buzzsprout
  • Libsyn

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Alitu
  • Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Alitu
  • Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Alitu
  • Managing show artwork and metadatanot Alitu

Alitu

  • Recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing backgroundnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Automatic noise removal, EQ and levellingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Podcast hosting and a show website in one placenot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Transcription and AI show notesnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Producing an episode from raw recordings in one toolnot Apple Podcasts Connect

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Alitu

  • The included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000
  • A second show is charged, at $63 a month for two against $38 for one
  • The advertised $32 a month is the annual rate
  • The professional editing service is a separate product starting at $295 a month
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Podcasts Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast submission
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Episode management
  • Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
    • Premium subscriptions
    • Paid content
    • Subscriber management

Alitu

$38/month
  • Monthly$38/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Auto audio cleanup
    • Music library
  • Annual$32/month
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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.
Apple Podcasts Connect review

Choose Alitu if

  • You need auto audio cleanup.
  • You also want music and transitions.
Alitu review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Alitu better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Alitu at $38/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Alitu?
Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Podcasts Connect and $38/month for Alitu.
Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Alitu run on more platforms?
Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Alitu runs on Web.
Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
Yes. Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alitu starts at $38/month.
What is Apple Podcasts Connect best used for?
Apple Podcasts Connect is most often used for submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts, claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account, reviewing apple podcasts listener trends and analytics, managing show artwork and metadata. Of those, submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts and claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account are not what Alitu is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Alitu cannot?
Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Music and transitions, Episode builder, Direct publishing. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.
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