Metacast vs Newsboat
| Metacast | Newsboat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web | Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | — |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Inferse, Metacast scores higher on our published basis.