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Apple Podcasts Connect vs Podomatic

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Apple Podcasts Connect

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Podomatic

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Simple podcast creation and hosting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Podomatic free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Podomatic covers Podcast hosting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Podcasts Connect and Podomatic differ
AttributeApple Podcasts ConnectPodomatic
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, MacosWeb
Founded19762005

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 Podomatic

  • Podcast hosting
  • Distribution
  • Built-in recording
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast website
  • RSS feed
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

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

Podomatic

  • Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth 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

Podomatic

  • Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
  • Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored

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

Podomatic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Audio player

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 Podomatic if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want distribution.
Podomatic review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Podomatic better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Podomatic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Podomatic?
Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Podomatic at Free.
Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Podomatic run on more platforms?
Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Podomatic 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 Podomatic is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Podomatic cannot?
Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Distribution, Built-in recording, Audio editing. Both handle Web support.
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