Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Podia

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
podcast
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Podia
courses
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Platform fee
30% Y1 / 15% · of revenue + $19.99/yr
5% or 0% · of revenue depending on plan
Payout speed
monthly
instant
Minimum payout
Apple default
Stripe default
Countries
170+ regions
Wherever Stripe or PayPal operate
Email list export
None
Full access (native email marketing included)
Custom domain
No
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Community features
None
Basic member-only community spaces on Shaker plan
Best for
Podcasters with large Apple Podcasts audiences
Course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Podia: which one wins?

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Podia at 5% or 0% (of revenue depending on plan).

On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Podia pays instant. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Podia offers full access (native email marketing included). 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. Podia fits course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in.

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