Metacast
7.9#10 in podcast appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitMetacast vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Metacast | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
Metacast plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$19.99 a year
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 Metacast if…
Metacast suits listeners who want to search, skim, or save ideas from podcast episodes. It can also fit listeners of private RSS feeds who want offline downloads across mobile and web platforms.
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.