Castbox
7.7#12 in podcast appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitCastbox vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Castbox | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | No | Yes |
| Founded | Castbox says it was founded in 2016. | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
Castbox plans
- Castbox Premium—
- FreeFree
Pocket Casts plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$3.99 a month
- Pocket Casts Plus Monthly$3.99 a month
- Pocket Casts Plus Yearly$39.99 a year
Pick Castbox if…
Castbox suits listeners who want podcast discovery, offline downloads, private-feed support, and synchronization across several device types. It also fits podcasters needing free hosting, audio storage, and analytics for subscribers, streams, and downloads.
Pick Pocket Casts if…
Pocket Casts suits listeners who want podcast search and discovery across mobile, desktop, web, wearable, speaker, and car devices. It is also a fit for people who want offline downloads, transcripts, private feeds, or video podcasts, with optional Plus tools such as folders and bookmarks.