Best Podcast Apps in 2026
Updated
Whether you listen during a commute, switch between devices, or follow video shows, podcast apps vary in how they support your routine. Compared on cross-device sync and offline downloads, they can also be assessed for episode transcripts, video podcasts, and private feed support. Supported platforms matter if you listen across different devices, while free plans and paid-from prices help clarify access and cost. PinePods, Apple Podcasts, and Overcast are among the apps to weigh against how you discover shows, organize episodes, and want to listen.
55ranked
23free plans on this page
$1.50/molowest paid tier
12 Oct 2026last checked
Podcast apps, one module each.A lit port is something its maker publishes; 2 of 2 with a known API signal have a public API.
- 01 PinePods API yesFREE yesDOCS 8.5Free
- 02 Fountain API yesDOCS 8.3
- 03 Apple Podcasts FREE yesDOCS 7.6Free
- 04 Overcast FREE yesDOCS 7.5Free
- 05 Pocket Casts FREE yesDOCS 7.5$3.33/mo
- 06 Castbox FREE yesDOCS 7.4Free
- 07 Player FM FREE yesDOCS 7.4Free
- 08 Castro FREE yesDOCS 7.4$2.08/mo
- 09 Podcast Republic FREE yesDOCS 7.3Free
- 10 AntennaPod FREE yesDOCS 7.2Free
- 11 Podbean FREE yesDOCS 7.2$17/mo
- 12 Podverse FREE yesDOCS 7.1$1.50/mo
- 13 FluidCast FREE yesDOCS 7.0Free
- 14 Podurama FREE yesDOCS 7.0Free
- 15 Podcast Guru FREE yesDOCS 6.9Free
- 16 Metacast FREE yesDOCS 6.9Free
- 17 opencast FREE yesDOCS 6.9Free
- 18 YourPods FREE yesDOCS 6.9Free
- 19 Snipd FREE yesDOCS 6.8$6.99/mo
- 20 iVoox DOCS 6.7
- 21 OpenAir FREE yesDOCS 6.7Free
- 22 Anytime Podcast Player FREE yesDOCS 6.6Free
- 23 Castamatic FREE yesDOCS 6.6Free
- 24 Up Next FREE yesDOCS 6.6Free
- 25 Moon FM FREE yesDOCS 6.6Free
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Offline downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PinePods | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted server | Yes | |
| 2 | Fountain | 8.3 | Yes | iOS, Android, web | Yes | |||
| 3 | Apple Podcasts | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems | Yes | |
| 4 | Overcast | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, website | Yes | |
| 5 | Pocket Casts | 7.5 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android; also Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa, and Chromecast | Yes |
| 6 | Castbox | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch | Yes | |
| 7 | Player FM | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | |
| 8 | Castro | 7.4 | Free plan | $2.08/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch | Yes |
| 9 | Podcast Republic | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | web, Android, iOS | Yes | |
| 10 | AntennaPod | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Android | Yes | |
| 11 | Podbean | 7.2 | Free plan | $17/mo | Yes | $12/mo | iPhone and Android | |
| 12 | Podverse | 7.1 | Free plan | $1.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, F-Droid | Yes | |
| 13 | FluidCast | 7.0 | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux | Yes | ||
| 14 | Podurama | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | iOS, iPadOS, Android, web, Windows and macOS | Yes | |
| 15 | Podcast Guru | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | |
| 16 | Metacast | 6.9 | Free plan | Yes | iOS, Android, web | Yes | ||
| 17 | opencast | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision; iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 26 or later | Yes | |
| 18 | YourPods | 6.9 | Free plan | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers | Yes | ||
| 19 | Snipd | 6.8 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | Yes | $6.99/mo | iPhone, Android, Apple Watch | Yes |
| 20 | iVoox | 6.7 | Yes | |||||
| 21 | OpenAir | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows | Yes | |
| 22 | Anytime Podcast Player | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Android, iPhone, iPad | Yes | |
| 23 | Castamatic | 6.6 | Free plan | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay | Yes | ||
| 24 | Up Next | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | iPhone, Apple Watch; App Store also lists compatibility with Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch operating systems | Yes | |
| 25 | Moon FM | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Android, iOS, Mac, PC/Windows | Yes |
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