Head-to-head comparison
Podcast Movement vs Podcasters' Roundtable
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.
Largest in-person podcasting conference, returning in New York City in September 2026.
Best for: Industry conference
Long-running podcast about podcasting, with rotating creator guests and live chat.
Best for: Peer creator discussion
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
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
Podcasters' Roundtable
Pros
- Decade-plus archive of working-podcaster discussion
- Multi-host roundtable format
- Open to listener participation via chat
Watch-outs
- Episodes can run long
- Audio quality varies by guest setup
- US-creator centric
Which one should you pick?
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.
Pick Podcasters' Roundtable if
You’re building around peer creator discussion. Running for over a decade, hosted by Ray Ortega of The Podcasters' Studio and joined by Daniel J. Lewis (The Audacity to Podcast) and Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting) plus rotating guests.
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Frequently asked
What does Podcast Movement do better than Podcasters' Roundtable?
Podcast Movement's standout is "Largest podcast industry event in North America". Podcasters' Roundtable doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Decade-plus archive of working-podcaster discussion" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Podcast Movement; if the second does, pick Podcasters' Roundtable.
What are the trade-offs?
Podcast Movement: conference passes are pricey. Podcasters' Roundtable: episodes can run long. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Podcast Movement and Podcasters' Roundtable together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Podcast Movement for one show or episode type and Podcasters' Roundtable for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.