Head-to-head comparison
Podnews vs r/podcasting (Reddit)
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.
Daily podcast industry news read every weekday morning by working podcasters.
Best for: Industry news
Reddit community for podcast creators sharing gear, edit, distribution, and growth questions.
Best for: Creator peer community
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Podnews
Pros
- Updated every weekday since 2017
- Genuinely global coverage
- Free with no paywall
Watch-outs
- Inside-baseball tone
- Not for casual listeners
- Light on creative craft topics
r/podcasting (Reddit)
Pros
- Free and easy access
- Weekly episode-feedback threads
- Mix of beginners and experienced operators
Watch-outs
- Strict self-promotion rules
- Anonymous so credentials are unclear
- Quality of advice varies
Which one should you pick?
Pick Podnews if
You’re building around industry news. If you only read one podcast newsletter, this is it. James Cridland's daily dispatch is short, dense, and global — heavy on platform moves, hires, and tech changes.
Pick r/podcasting (Reddit) if
You’re building around creator peer community. Creators-not-listeners subreddit — questions about gear, editing, distribution, monetization. Reported member counts range from 165K to 200K depending on source.
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Frequently asked
What does Podnews do better than r/podcasting (Reddit)?
Podnews's standout is "Updated every weekday since 2017". r/podcasting (Reddit) doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free and easy access" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Podnews; if the second does, pick r/podcasting (Reddit).
What are the trade-offs?
Podnews: inside-baseball tone. r/podcasting (Reddit): strict self-promotion rules. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Podnews and r/podcasting (Reddit) together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Podnews for one show or episode type and r/podcasting (Reddit) for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.