gPodder
6.9#32 in podcast appsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitgPodder vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | gPodder | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Podcast discovery | The manual describes gPodder.net as a service for discovering podcasts and recommending podcasts to others. | The player includes listening, search, and discovery tools. |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
| Video podcasts | Yes | Yes |
gPodder plans
- 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 gPodder if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.