Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Wavve vs Apple Podcasts Connect
Wavve
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Simple podcast hosting and distribution
- From
- $10/month
- Rated
- -
Apple Podcasts Connect
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos 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: Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wavve and Apple Podcasts Connect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wavve | Apple Podcasts Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Macos |
| Category | Podcast & Audio Publishing | Unknown |
| Founded | 2018 | 1976 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Wavve
- Unlimited hosting
- Distribution
- Monetization
- Simple interface
- Podcast website
- All podcast platforms
- Email services
- Content protection
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
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wavve
- Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot Apple Podcasts Connect
- Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
Apple Podcasts Connect
- Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Wavve
- Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Wavve
- Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Wavve
- Managing show artwork and metadatanot Wavve
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wavve
- Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
- Starter plan is single user with no team members
- Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
- The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
- There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription
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
Wavve
$10/month- Creator$10/month
- Unlimited hosting
- Distribution
- 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 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 Wavve or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wavve starts at $10/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, Wavve or Apple Podcasts Connect?
- Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Wavve and Free for Apple Podcasts Connect.
- Does Wavve or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
- Wavve runs on Web. 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. Wavve starts at $10/month.
- What is Wavve best used for?
- Wavve is most often used for converting podcast audio clips into captioned social video, generating srt files and transcripts from episodes, scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channels. Of those, converting podcast audio clips into captioned social video and generating srt files and transcripts from episodes are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
- What can Wavve do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
- Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Monetization, Simple interface. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Subscription monetization, Show optimization. Both handle Analytics, Web support.