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Audioboom vs Apple Podcasts Connect

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Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Podcasts Connect logo

Apple Podcasts Connect

Software

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Audioboom and Apple Podcasts Connect differ
AttributeAudioboomApple Podcasts Connect
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Macos
Founded20061976

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media
  • Email services

Only in Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Podcast submission
  • Episode management
  • Subscription monetization
  • Show optimization
  • Multi-show management
  • RSS feeds
  • Hosting platforms
  • Apple ecosystem

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.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Podcast distributionnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Monetizationnot Apple Podcasts Connect

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Apple Podcasts Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast submission
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Episode management
  • Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
    • Premium subscriptions
    • Paid content
    • Subscriber management

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

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

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Apple Podcasts Connect?
Audioboom starts at Free and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free.
Does Audioboom or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Subscription monetization, Show optimization. Both handle Analytics, Privacy controls, Web support, Ios support.
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