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Audioboom vs Patreon

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Patreon logo

Patreon

Software

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Patreon covers Membership tiers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Patreon actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Patreon differ
AttributeAudioboomPatreon
Founded20062013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Email services

Only in Patreon

  • Membership tiers
  • Exclusive content
  • Private podcast feeds
  • Community features
  • Payment processing
  • Discord
  • Podcast apps
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Patreon
  • Podcast distributionnot Patreon
  • Monetizationnot Patreon

Patreon

  • Running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcastnot Audioboom
  • Selling recurring access to exclusive content and communitynot 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.

Patreon

  • Takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • Payment processing, currency conversion and payout fees are charged on top of that 10% and are not quantified on the pricing page
  • The total deduction is therefore not calculable from the pricing page alone, and requires reading a separate support article

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Patreon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free membership page
    • Basic features
    • Community tools
  • ProFree
    • All free features
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Priority support
  • PremiumFree
    • All Pro features
    • Dedicated partner manager
    • Custom onboarding

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 Patreon if

  • You need membership tiers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Patreon review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Patreon better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Patreon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Patreon?
Audioboom starts at Free and Patreon at Free.
Does Audioboom or Patreon run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Patreon is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Patreon cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Both handle Analytics, Social media, Content protection, Privacy controls.
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