Software · head to head
Podcorn vs Apple Podcasts Connect
Apple Podcasts Connect
Software
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
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- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Podcorn the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up; Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
- They diverge on capability: Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podcorn and Apple Podcasts Connect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Podcorn | Apple Podcasts Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | transaction | free |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Macos |
| Founded | 2019 | 1976 |
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 Podcorn
- Sponsor marketplace
- Direct brand deals
- Rate setting
- Campaign management
- Payment processing
- Performance tracking
- Podcast hosts
- Payment processors
Only in Apple Podcasts Connect
- Podcast submission
- Episode management
- Analytics
- Subscription monetization
- Show optimization
- Multi-show management
- RSS feeds
- Hosting platforms
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podcorn
- Podcast monetizationnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Sponsorship dealsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Native advertisingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Brand partnershipsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
Apple Podcasts Connect
- Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Podcorn
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Podcorn
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Podcorn
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Podcorn
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Podcorn
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up
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
Podcorn
Free- Free for PodcastersFree
- Create profile
- Browse opportunities
- Set your rates
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 Podcorn if
- You need sponsor marketplace.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want direct brand deals.
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 Podcorn or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podcorn 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, Podcorn or Apple Podcasts Connect?
- Podcorn starts at Free and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free.
- Does Podcorn or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
- Podcorn runs on Web. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
- Can I use Podcorn for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Podcorn best used for?
- Podcorn is most often used for podcast monetization, sponsorship deals, native advertising, brand partnerships. Of those, podcast monetization and sponsorship deals are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
- What can Podcorn do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
- Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Both handle Web support.