Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Gumroad
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Gumroad: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Gumroad at 10% (+ $0.50 per sale).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Gumroad pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Gumroad 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. Gumroad fits course creators, artists, beginners selling digital products.