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Apple Podcasts Connect vs Hindenburg Journalist

Apple Podcasts Connect logo

Apple Podcasts Connect

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hindenburg Journalist logo

Hindenburg Journalist

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Professional audio editing for storytellers

From
$12/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; Hindenburg Journalist the perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Podcasts Connect and Hindenburg Journalist differ
AttributeApple Podcasts ConnectHindenburg Journalist
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, MacosMacos, Windows
Founded19762009

Identical on both: 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 Hindenburg Journalist

  • Multi-track editing
  • Automatic leveling
  • Voice profiler
  • Noise reduction
  • EQ and effects
  • Broadcast specs
  • Cloud storage
  • Publishing platforms

Both cover

  • Macos 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 Hindenburg Journalist
  • Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Hindenburg Journalist
  • Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Hindenburg Journalist
  • Managing show artwork and metadatanot Hindenburg Journalist

Hindenburg Journalist

  • Editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast productionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustmentnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plansnot 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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • The perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • Perpetual licences are sold to individuals only and are not available to companies or educational institutions
  • Transcription is not available at all on the perpetual licence beyond a 30 hour introductory allowance that expires after the first month, because the feature requires a monthly subscription
  • Subscription transcription is metered at 20 to 50 hours per month depending on tier

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

Hindenburg Journalist

$12/month
  • Journalist$12/month
    • Multi-track editing
    • Automatic leveling
    • Voice profiler
  • Pro$35/month
    • All Journalist features
    • Advanced plugins
    • Broadcast specs

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 Hindenburg Journalist if

  • You need multi-track editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want automatic leveling.
Hindenburg Journalist review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Hindenburg Journalist better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Hindenburg Journalist at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Hindenburg Journalist?
Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Podcasts Connect and $12/month for Hindenburg Journalist.
Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Hindenburg Journalist run on more platforms?
Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows.
Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
Yes. Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hindenburg Journalist starts at $12/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 Hindenburg Journalist is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Hindenburg Journalist cannot?
Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction. Both handle Macos support.
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