Head-to-head comparison
British Podcast Awards vs School of Podcasting
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
UK podcasting industry awards celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2026.
Best for: UK podcast awards
One of the oldest paid podcasting courses, founded 2005, now owned by Podpage.
Best for: Structured podcast course
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
British Podcast Awards
Pros
- UK industry standard recognition
- 33 categories across format and genre
- New Ambassador program for 2026
Watch-outs
- UK-focused entries skew the field
- Entry fees per submission
- October ceremony is late in the year
School of Podcasting
Pros
- Two decades of continuous teaching
- Hall of Fame instructor with unlimited coaching access
- Free tier rolling out via Podpage acquisition
Watch-outs
- Curriculum in transition right now
- Older content still being refreshed
- Tone is folksy rather than slick
Which one should you pick?
Pick British Podcast Awards if
You’re building around uk podcast awards. The UK industry's main awards night. The 10th anniversary edition is at Indigo at The O2 on October 1, 2026.
Pick School of Podcasting if
You’re building around structured podcast course. Dave Jackson has been teaching people to podcast for two decades and was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2025, Podpage acquired the school and is rolling out a free tier and rebuilt curriculum in 2026.
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Frequently asked
What does British Podcast Awards do better than School of Podcasting?
British Podcast Awards's standout is "UK industry standard recognition". School of Podcasting doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Two decades of continuous teaching" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick British Podcast Awards; if the second does, pick School of Podcasting.
What are the trade-offs?
British Podcast Awards: uk-focused entries skew the field. School of Podcasting: curriculum in transition right now. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use British Podcast Awards and School of Podcasting together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using British Podcast Awards for one show or episode type and School of Podcasting for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.