FluidCast vs OpenAir
FluidCast
fluidcastapp.com
OpenAir
openair-podcast.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | FluidCast | OpenAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.8 (#6) | 8.2 (#22) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not sell personal data and does not use third-party advertising SDKs or behavioral tracking. | The privacy policy says app data is stored locally by default and personal information is not collected without explicit consent. |
| Security | The privacy policy says account passwords are hashed and not stored in plain text. | The privacy policy says network communications use TLS/HTTPS and locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] as its contact email. | The privacy policy directs users with questions to open an issue on the project's GitHub repository. |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows |
Plans
FluidCast
- FluidCast FreeFree
- FluidCast Pro Monthly£2.49 a month
- FluidCast Pro AnnualPrice not published
- FluidCast Pro£2.49 a month
- FluidCast Lifetime£89.99, paid once
In their own words
FluidCast
FluidCast is a podcast player for listening across devices, with search for podcasts and episodes, curated categories, and cross-device sync on Pro. Playback controls include variable speed, silence skipping, a sleep timer, and chapter support. Listeners can read, search, and navigate full episode transcripts. Voice Lift boosts quieter voices, and the app can play audio files stored on a device without streaming. The Free plan includes offline downloads, background playback, playback history, transcripts, Voice Lift, local file playback, and CarPlay and Android Auto support. Pro adds cloud sync for subscriptions, playback position, and settings, plus queue editing, bookmarks, podcast folders, and Apple Watch support. Its on-device AI ad skipping may be inaccurate and use more battery; on iOS it requires Apple Intelligence on iOS 26 or later. FluidCast is listed for web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. Pro Monthly is £2.49 per month with a one-month free trial; Lifetime is listed at £89.99 per month.
OpenAir
OpenAir has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.