Head-to-head comparison
Podfest Expo vs The Audacity to Podcast
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.
Longest-running annual in-person podcasting conference, held each January in Orlando.
Best for: Indie podcaster conference
Daniel J. Lewis's podcast and resource site covering podcast tools, SEO, and craft since 2010.
Best for: Tool and craft tutorials
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Podfest Expo
Pros
- Indie and beginner friendly
- Lower pass cost than competitors
- 12 years of continuous programming
Watch-outs
- Less industry deal-making than Podcast Movement
- Orlando travel not ideal for everyone
- Brand sponsorship leans podcasting-vendor
The Audacity to Podcast
Pros
- Decade-plus archive, still active weekly
- Strong on SEO and tools
- Two-time People's Choice award winner
Watch-outs
- Solo-host tone takes getting used to
- Some content gated behind membership
- Older posts pre-AI era
Which one should you pick?
Pick Podfest Expo if
You’re building around indie podcaster conference. Friendlier and more accessible than Podcast Movement, with a strong indie creator base and lower price point. The 2026 edition ran January 15-18 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld — its 12th annual event and the longest-running annual in-person podcasting conference in the world.
Pick The Audacity to Podcast if
You’re building around tool and craft tutorials. Daniel J. Lewis has been publishing since 2010 and runs a podcast plus a paid Podcasters' Society membership.
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Frequently asked
What does Podfest Expo do better than The Audacity to Podcast?
Podfest Expo's standout is "Indie and beginner friendly". The Audacity to Podcast doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Decade-plus archive, still active weekly" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Podfest Expo; if the second does, pick The Audacity to Podcast.
What are the trade-offs?
Podfest Expo: less industry deal-making than podcast movement. The Audacity to Podcast: solo-host tone takes getting used to. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Podfest Expo and The Audacity to Podcast together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Podfest Expo for one show or episode type and The Audacity to Podcast for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.