Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Teachable
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Teachable: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Teachable pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Teachable offers limited (built-in from builder plan up). 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. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.