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Podomatic vs Apple Podcasts Connect

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Podomatic

Software

Simple podcast creation and hosting

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

  • Each has a real cost: Podomatic free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens; Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
  • They diverge on capability: Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Podomatic and Apple Podcasts Connect differ
AttributePodomaticApple Podcasts Connect
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Macos
Founded20051976

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 Podomatic

  • Podcast hosting
  • Distribution
  • Built-in recording
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast website
  • RSS feed
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

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.

Podomatic

  • Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plansnot Apple Podcasts Connect

Apple Podcasts Connect

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

Where each one falls short

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

Podomatic

  • Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
  • Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored

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

Podomatic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Audio player

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 Podomatic if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want distribution.
Podomatic 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 Podomatic or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Podomatic 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, Podomatic or Apple Podcasts Connect?
Podomatic starts at Free and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free.
Does Podomatic or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
Podomatic runs on Web. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
Can I use Podomatic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podomatic best used for?
Podomatic is most often used for hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page, starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth, serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plans. Of those, hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page and starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Podomatic do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Distribution, Built-in recording, Audio editing. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Both handle Web support.
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