Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Ghost
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Ghost: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Ghost at from $9/mo (monthly subscription).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Ghost pays instant. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Ghost offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Apple Podcasts Subscriptions suits podcasters with large apple podcasts audiences. Ghost fits independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share.