Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Teachable

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

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
podcast
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Teachable
courses
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Platform fee
30% Y1 / 15% · of revenue + $19.99/yr
from $29/mo · monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
Apple default
$0
Countries
170+ regions
Global via teachable:pay / Stripe / PayPal
Email list export
None
Limited (built-in from Builder plan up)
Custom domain
No
Yes (Builder plan and above)
Community features
None
Basic built-in community spaces
Best for
Podcasters with large Apple Podcasts audiences
Course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers

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.

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