Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Apple Podcasts Connect vs Chartable
Apple Podcasts Connect
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Chartable
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Podcast analytics and attribution platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed; Chartable shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
- They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Chartable covers Download analytics.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple Podcasts Connect and Chartable actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apple Podcasts Connect | Chartable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Macos | Web |
| Founded | 1976 | 2017 |
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
- Analytics
- Subscription monetization
- Show optimization
- Multi-show management
- RSS feeds
- Hosting platforms
Only in Chartable
- Download analytics
- Chart rankings
- SmartLinks tracking
- Attribution
- SmartPromos
- Cross-promotion analytics
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
Both cover
- 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 Chartable
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Chartable
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Chartable
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Chartable
Chartable
- Podcast analyticsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Marketing attributionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Chart trackingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Growth measurementnot 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
Chartable
- Shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
- The tracking prefixes no longer function, and shows still carrying one need it removed
- chartable.com now redirects to Spotify's Megaphone site
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
Chartable
Free- FreeFree
- Chart tracking
- Basic analytics
- 1 podcast
- Indie$20/month
- Advanced analytics
- SmartLinks
- Attribution
- Team$100/month
- Multiple podcasts
- SmartPromos
- Team access
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited podcasts
- Custom integrations
- API access
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 Chartable if
- You need download analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want chart rankings.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Chartable better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Chartable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Chartable?
- Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Chartable at Free.
- Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Chartable run on more platforms?
- Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Chartable runs on Web.
- 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 Chartable is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Chartable cannot?
- Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Both handle Web support.