Head-to-head comparison
On Air Fest vs Podcast Movement
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.
Brooklyn audio festival mixing live tapings, performances, and industry conversations.
Best for: Creative craft festival
Largest in-person podcasting conference, returning in New York City in September 2026.
Best for: Industry conference
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
On Air Fest
Pros
- Strong creative programming and live tapings
- Three walkable Brooklyn venues
- Ambies awards now embedded in the weekend
Watch-outs
- Smaller than Podcast Movement
- Mostly NYC-centric attendees
- Public passes sell out quickly
Podcast Movement
Pros
- Largest podcast industry event in North America
- Strong networking density
- Active sponsor and exhibit floor
Watch-outs
- Conference passes are pricey
- Big-room sessions can feel surface
- NYC travel and hotel costs hurt
Which one should you pick?
Pick On Air Fest if
You’re building around creative craft festival. Called the "Coachella of Podcasts" by Fast Company. Leans creative and editorial rather than ad-tech and sales.
Pick Podcast Movement if
You’re building around industry conference. The largest podcasting conference in North America for over a decade. The 2026 flagship moves to New York City — Terminal 5 in Manhattan, September 14-18 — a first-time NYC edition timed with the IAB Upfront.
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Frequently asked
What does On Air Fest do better than Podcast Movement?
On Air Fest's standout is "Strong creative programming and live tapings". Podcast Movement doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Largest podcast industry event in North America" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick On Air Fest; if the second does, pick Podcast Movement.
What are the trade-offs?
On Air Fest: smaller than podcast movement. Podcast Movement: conference passes are pricey. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use On Air Fest and Podcast Movement together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using On Air Fest for one show or episode type and Podcast Movement for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.