Apple Podcasts vs Castbox
| Apple Podcasts | Castbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems | iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcasts | Yes | — |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | No |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Specifiction, Apple Podcasts scores higher on our published basis.