Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Substack
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Substack: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Substack at 10% (of revenue).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Substack pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Substack 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. Substack fits newsletter writers, podcasters, established creators who want audience ownership.