Compare Apple Podcasts subscriptions and Patreon to see which platform takes a lower cut of earnings for a new podcaster trying to make rent.
Download run
Fan-out diagram
The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
SEED QUERY
Compare Apple Podcasts subscriptions and Patreon to see which platform takes a lower cut of earnings for a new podcaster trying to make rent.
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions creator revenue share 30% first year 15% renewal annual fee official 2026 Google ↗
Patreon standard platform fee 10% new creators payment processing fees official 2026 Google ↗
- A standard platform fee for new creators — effective after August 4, 2025 · support.patreon.com
- Subscription launch checklist · podcasters.apple.com
- Availability of Apple Podcasts features · podcasters.apple.com
Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions creator revenue share 30% first year 15% renewal annual fee official 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Consequence | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Patreon standard platform fee 10% new creators payment processing fees official 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Other / navigational | — | — | 1x of 1 |