PinePods
7.5#17 in podcast appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPinePods vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PinePods | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted server | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
| Video podcasts | Yes | Yes |
PinePods plans
- PinePodsFree
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 PinePods if…
PinePods suits podcast listeners who want a self-hosted server and synced clients across devices. It may also suit people who want separate user libraries or gpodder and Nextcloud sync.
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.