Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Apple Podcasts Connect vs Audioboom
Apple Podcasts Connect
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Audioboom
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Audio hosting and distribution platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple Podcasts Connect and Audioboom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apple Podcasts Connect | Audioboom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Macos | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1976 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).
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
- Subscription monetization
- Show optimization
- Multi-show management
- RSS feeds
- Hosting platforms
- Apple ecosystem
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Distribution
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Social media
- Email services
Both cover
- Analytics
- Privacy controls
- Web support
- Ios 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 Audioboom
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Audioboom
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Audioboom
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Audioboom
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Podcast distributionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Monetizationnot 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
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Apple Podcasts Connect
Free- FreeFree
- Podcast submission
- Analytics dashboard
- Episode management
- Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
- Premium subscriptions
- Paid content
- Subscriber management
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
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.
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want distribution.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Audioboom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Audioboom?
- Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
- Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Audioboom run on more platforms?
- Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Audioboom is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Audioboom cannot?
- Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Subscription monetization, Show optimization. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Analytics, Privacy controls, Web support, Ios support.