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Zencastr vs Apple Podcasts Connect

Zencastr logo

Zencastr

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Free podcast recording in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Podcasts Connect logo

Apple Podcasts Connect

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Zencastr the pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales; Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
  • They diverge on capability: Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zencastr and Apple Podcasts Connect differ
AttributeZencastrApple Podcasts Connect
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Macos
CategoryUnknownPodcast & Audio Publishing
Founded20151976

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Zencastr

  • Browser-based recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Automatic postproduction
  • Video recording
  • Lossless audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

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.

Zencastr

  • Recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guestnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installsnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspacenot Apple Podcasts Connect

Apple Podcasts Connect

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

Where each one falls short

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

Zencastr

  • The pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales
  • The free tier caps a session at 6 participants
  • The free tier caps video streaming quality at 1080p
  • The free tier is limited to 5 podcast shows and 4 seats

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

Zencastr

Free
  • HobbyistFree
    • 8 hours/month audio
    • MP3 quality
    • Up to 2 guests
  • Professional$20/month
    • Unlimited recording
    • WAV lossless quality
    • Video recording

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 Zencastr if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want separate tracks.
Zencastr 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 Zencastr or Apple Podcasts Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Zencastr 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, Zencastr or Apple Podcasts Connect?
Zencastr starts at Free and Apple Podcasts Connect at Free.
Does Zencastr or Apple Podcasts Connect run on more platforms?
Zencastr runs on Web. Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos.
Can I use Zencastr for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Zencastr best used for?
Zencastr is most often used for recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest, recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs, publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspace. Of those, recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest and recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs are not what Apple Podcasts Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Zencastr do that Apple Podcasts Connect cannot?
Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Automatic postproduction, Video recording. Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.
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