Head-to-head comparison
International Women's 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.
Awards championing women's work in podcasting, behind and in front of the mic.
Best for: Women in audio 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
International Women's Podcast Awards
Pros
- Strong international scope
- Recognizes off-mic roles like editing and writing
- Scholarship program for entry fees
Watch-outs
- Less industry visibility than the Ambies
- Newer than other major awards
- Toronto travel for the ceremony
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 International Women's Podcast Awards if
You’re building around women in audio awards. The IWPA, now co-presented by Tink Media and Everybody Media, recognizes women hosts, producers, editors, and writers. The 2026 ceremony moves to Toronto — the first edition outside the UK since launching in 2021.
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 International Women's Podcast Awards do better than School of Podcasting?
International Women's Podcast Awards's standout is "Strong international scope". 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 International Women's Podcast Awards; if the second does, pick School of Podcasting.
What are the trade-offs?
International Women's Podcast Awards: less industry visibility than the ambies. 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 International Women's Podcast Awards and School of Podcasting together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using International Women's Podcast Awards for one show or episode type and School of Podcasting for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.