opencast
7.5#18 in podcast apps$0.99 one-timeFree planiOSmacOS
Visitopencast vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | opencast | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision; iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 26 or later | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
opencast plans
- FreeFree
- 20 Transcription Hours$0.99, paid once
- 100 Transcription Hours$4.99, paid once
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 opencast if…
Opencast suits Apple-device listeners who want RSS subscriptions, transcripts, and podcast playback controls. It may also suit listeners who prefer on-device storage by default and can choose whether to use optional cloud features.
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.