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Blubrry vs Apple Podcasts Connect

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Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
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

  • Only Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Blubrry and Apple Podcasts Connect differ
AttributeBlubrryApple Podcasts Connect
Starting price$12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb, Ios, Macos
Founded20051976

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 Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

Only in Apple Podcasts Connect

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

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Apple Podcasts Connect

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Blubrry
  • Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Blubrry
  • Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Blubrry
  • Managing show artwork and metadatanot Blubrry

Where each one falls short

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

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

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 Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want distribution.
Blubrry 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 Blubrry or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Apple Podcasts Connect?
Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/month for Blubrry and Free for Apple Podcasts Connect.
Does Blubrry or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
Yes. Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blubrry starts at $12/month.
What is Blubrry best used for?
Blubrry is most often used for hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included, publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics, running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the professional tier. Of those, hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included and publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.
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