Apple Podcasts vs opencast
| Apple Podcasts | opencast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems | iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision; iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 26 or later |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcasts | Yes | — |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Apple Podcasts scores higher on our published basis.