Castbox vs Overcast
Castbox
castbox.fm
Overcast
overcast.fmSide by side
| Figure | Castbox | Overcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.5 (#15) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Premium benefits | Premium includes removal of visual ads, unlimited channel subscriptions, a personalized homepage, and advanced per-podcast playback settings. | An annual subscription adds bonus features and may hide ads. |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, website |
| Episode transcripts | No | Downloaded transcripts can be viewed, searched, selected, re-transcribed, and exported as SRT. |
Plans
Overcast
- Overcast PremiumPriced on request
- Annual subscriptionPrice not published
- FreeFree
In their own words
Castbox
Castbox is a podcast app for discovering and listening to shows. It is available on iOS, Android and web, as well as PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple Watch. Its recommendation engine uses artificial intelligence to help listeners find podcasts, and automated transcription and indexing power In-Audio Search. Listeners can download episodes for offline listening, follow private feeds, sync across devices, comment and share. Creators can use Creator Studio analytics for subscribers, streams and downloads; Castbox also offers free audio upload and storage, plus free web hosting for up to 5 podcasts or channels. The Free plan costs nothing and limits listeners to 100 channel subscriptions. Castbox says it uses safeguards for user data but cannot guarantee fully secure internet transmissions. Users can request account and personal data deletion through the app or by emailing support.