Software · head to head
Apple Podcasts Connect vs Wavve
Apple Podcasts Connect
Software
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
- They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Wavve covers Unlimited hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple Podcasts Connect and Wavve actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apple Podcasts Connect | Wavve |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $10/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Macos | Web |
| Founded | 1976 | 2018 |
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
- Subscription monetization
- Show optimization
- Multi-show management
- RSS feeds
- Hosting platforms
- Apple ecosystem
Only in Wavve
- Unlimited hosting
- Distribution
- Monetization
- Simple interface
- Podcast website
- All podcast platforms
- Email services
- Content protection
Both cover
- Analytics
- 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 Wavve
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Wavve
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Wavve
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Wavve
Wavve
- Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot 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
Wavve
- Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
- Starter plan is single user with no team members
- Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
- The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
- There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription
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
Wavve
$10/month- Creator$10/month
- Unlimited hosting
- Distribution
- 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Wavve better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Wavve?
- Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Podcasts Connect and $10/month for Wavve.
- Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Wavve run on more platforms?
- Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Wavve 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. Wavve starts at $10/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 Wavve is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Wavve cannot?
- Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Subscription monetization, Show optimization. Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Monetization, Simple interface. Both handle Analytics, Web support.