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Jellypod vs Apple Podcasts: 2026 Comparison

Published January 28, 2026Verified Jan 2026

Quick Verdict

For most creative teams, Jellypod's AI Podcast Studio is the better choice over Apple Podcasts.

Jellypod lets you produce ultra-realistic AI podcasts with voice cloning, natural multi-host conversations, and full script editability — all in 30+ languages. Every episode comes with built-in distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus video and audiogram generation to repurpose your content across platforms.

Overview

Apple Podcasts is the original podcast platform. With over 100 million monthly listeners, it remains one of the two largest podcast audiences alongside Spotify. Apple Podcasts for Creators lets podcasters manage their shows, access analytics, offer paid subscriptions, and reach Apple's massive listener base across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Apple Podcasts is a distribution and monetization platform. You submit your RSS feed and Apple makes your show available to its audience. Jellypod is a creation platform that generates podcast content with AI and includes its own hosting. One distributes podcasts you've made; the other makes them for you.

For a comparison with the other major podcast platform, see our Jellypod vs Spotify for Creators breakdown.

Feature Comparison

AI Content Generation
Jellypod
Excellent

Generates podcast scripts and audio from topics, URLs, or documents

Apple Podcasts
None

No content creation; distributes podcasts from RSS feeds

Content Repurposing
Jellypod
Excellent

Auto-generates blog posts, clips, and show notes from episodes

Apple Podcasts
None

No content creation or repurposing features

Podcast Distribution
Jellypod
Good

Distributes to Spotify, Apple, YouTube via RSS

Apple Podcasts
Excellent

Direct access to 100M+ monthly listeners across all Apple devices

Podcast Hosting
Jellypod
Excellent

Built-in hosting with RSS feed and custom podcast website

Apple Podcasts
Limited

Hosts subscription content only; requires external hosting for main RSS feed

Subscription Monetization
Jellypod
None

No monetization tools

Apple Podcasts
Excellent

Paid subscriptions with bonus content, early access, and ad-free listening

Voice Cloning
Jellypod
Excellent

Clone your voice to use as podcast hosts

Apple Podcasts
None

No voice or AI features

Multi-Host AI Conversations
Jellypod
Excellent

Up to 4 AI hosts with distinct personalities

Apple Podcasts
None

No AI features; distributes human-recorded content only

Analytics
Jellypod
Good

Listener demographics, engagement, and downloads

Apple Podcasts
Excellent

Apple Podcasts Analytics with listener data, follower counts, and episode engagement

Pros and Cons

Jellypod

Jellypod Pros
  • Creates podcasts from scratch

    Generate episodes from topics, URLs, or documents without recording

  • Voice cloning and 100+ voices

    AI voices in 30+ languages with personal voice cloning

  • Content repurposing

    Auto-generates blog posts, clips, and show notes

  • Built-in hosting

    No need for a separate hosting service; RSS feed included

Jellypod Cons
  • Smaller audience reach

    Apple Podcasts reaches 100M+ monthly listeners directly

  • No subscription monetization

    Apple offers paid subscriptions with bonus content and ad-free listening

  • Paid plans for production

    Creating episodes costs $32+/mo; Apple distribution is free

Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts Pros
  • Massive audience

    Over 100 million monthly listeners across all Apple devices

  • Paid subscriptions

    Offer premium content, early access, and ad-free listening for subscribers

  • Free distribution

    Submit your RSS feed at no cost to reach Apple's entire listener base

  • Deep analytics

    Apple Podcasts Analytics with follower counts, engagement, and listener behavior

Apple Podcasts Cons
  • No content creation

    Cannot generate podcast episodes; you must record and produce all content

  • Requires external hosting

    Apple Podcasts reads your RSS feed but doesn't host your main podcast files

  • No AI features

    No voice generation, scripting, or content creation tools

  • Apple commission

    Takes 15-30% of subscription revenue on top of the $19.99/year program fee

Best For Different Use Cases

Reaching the largest podcast audience
Apple Podcasts wins

Apple Podcasts gives access to 100M+ monthly listeners. Jellypod distributes via RSS but Apple's directory is where listeners discover shows.

Creating podcasts without recording
Jellypod wins

Jellypod generates episodes from text with AI voices. Apple Podcasts only distributes content you've already created.

Monetizing with paid subscriptions
Apple Podcasts wins

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions lets listeners pay for premium content. Jellypod has no monetization tools.

Converting articles to podcast format
Jellypod wins

Jellypod turns URLs into episodes. Apple Podcasts doesn't create content.

Full podcast creation and distribution
Jellypod wins

Jellypod handles everything from creation to hosting. Apple requires external hosting and content production.

Building an Apple-native podcast brand
Apple Podcasts wins

Apple's platform optimizes for discovery on iPhones, CarPlay, Siri, and HomePod.

Our Verdict

Apple Podcasts and Jellypod aren't competitors. They're different layers of the podcast stack. Apple Podcasts is where listeners find and consume shows. Jellypod is where creators make them.

Every podcaster should be on Apple Podcasts. It's free to submit your RSS feed and it reaches over 100 million monthly listeners. If you want to monetize with subscriptions, Apple's program is the most established option.

If you need help creating the podcast itself, that's where Jellypod comes in. It generates episodes and provides hosting with an RSS feed you can submit to Apple Podcasts. Use Jellypod to create, Apple to distribute. They work together, not against each other.

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