Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Spotify for Podcasters
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Spotify for Podcasters: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Spotify for Podcasters at 0% on subs (50% ad split).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Spotify for Podcasters pays monthly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Spotify for Podcasters offers limited. 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. Spotify for Podcasters fits podcasters already distributing on spotify seeking subs plus ad revenue.