Head-to-head comparison
The Podcast Host vs The Podcast Show London
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.
Long-running educational blog for independent podcasters started in 2011 by Colin Gray.
Best for: Beginner education
UK and Europe's largest podcasting festival, held annually at London's Business Design Centre.
Best for: European industry event
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
The Podcast Host
Pros
- Massive free article library since 2011
- Updated regularly for 2026
- Friendly beginner tone
Watch-outs
- Heavy upsell to the Alitu editing app
- Some posts feel SEO-driven
- Less depth on industry trends
The Podcast Show London
Pros
- Best European podcast event
- Strong platform participation across the industry
- International advisory board
Watch-outs
- London travel and hotel costs
- Schedule is dense over two days
- Day-pass pricing varies
Which one should you pick?
Pick The Podcast Host if
You’re building around beginner education. One of the oldest "how to podcast" blogs that's still actively publishing. The free articles cover everything from mic recommendations to episode structure, refreshed regularly with 2026 updates on video podcasting and AI tooling.
Pick The Podcast Show London if
You’re building around european industry event. If you're in the UK or European podcasting industry, this is the event of the year. The 2026 fifth edition runs May 20-21 at London's Business Design Centre in Islington.
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Frequently asked
What does The Podcast Host do better than The Podcast Show London?
The Podcast Host's standout is "Massive free article library since 2011". The Podcast Show London doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Best European podcast event" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick The Podcast Host; if the second does, pick The Podcast Show London.
What are the trade-offs?
The Podcast Host: heavy upsell to the alitu editing app. The Podcast Show London: london travel and hotel costs. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use The Podcast Host and The Podcast Show London together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using The Podcast Host for one show or episode type and The Podcast Show London for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.