How Creators How Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays creators in 2026
⚡ Quick answerTo sell subscriptions on Apple Podcasts you join the Apple Podcasters Program, which has an annual fee. You get 70% of the subscription price, then 85% after a subscriber passes one year of paid service, minus taxes. Your ad revenue stays 100% yours.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Apple Podcasters Program membership (annual fee; reported $19.99/yr in the US) | Secondary source |
| Agreements | Complete agreements, tax and banking in Apple Podcasts Connect | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Subscriptions, year one
70% of price minus taxes
✓ Official source
Subscriptions after 1 year per subscriber
85% minus taxes
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Paid per Apple's agreements and banking setup in Podcasts Connect. Threshold not confirmed.
Note: If your membership expires, you can't publish new subscriber content.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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