Metacast vs Podimo
Metacast
metacast.app
Podimo
podimo.comSide by side
| Figure | Metacast | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.67/mo | €4.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.4 (#17) | 8.8 (#9) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Offline listening | Users can download episodes for offline listening. | Users can download episodes or audiobooks while online and find them under Library downloads for offline playback. |
| Privacy and security | Metacast says it has organizational and technical processes to protect personal information, while noting it cannot guarantee complete security of internet transmissions or storage. | Podimo says it processes account, device, IP, location and listening data under GDPR and uses payment processors rather than storing full card numbers. |
| Private feeds | Users can add private podcasts via RSS links, including member-only feeds such as Patreon and Substack podcasts. | No |
| Support | The company directs users to contact [email protected] with questions or service issues. | Podimo directs users to its Support Center or [email protected] for subscription and account assistance. |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web | Web, iOS, Android, iPad, Apple CarPlay |
| What it does | Metacast is a podcast app that makes podcasts searchable and skimmable with transcripts so listeners can find, retain and share ideas. | Podimo is a subscription service for podcasts and audiobooks, combining exclusive productions with open-RSS shows. |
Plans
Podimo
- Premium€4.99 a month
- Premium Plus€9.99 a month
- Podimo FreeFree
- Podimo Premium€4.99 a month
- Premium€4.99 a month
- Podimo Premium Plus€9.99 a month
- Premium Plus€9.99 a month
- Premium€49.99 a year
- Premium Plus€99.99 a year
In their own words
Metacast
Metacast is a podcast app for iOS, Android, and the web that makes episodes searchable and easier to skim through transcripts. Listeners can read, search, bookmark, save transcript material to notes, and share it. Automatic chapters and summaries help locate parts of episodes, while offline downloads support listening without a connection. Podcasts available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify are available in the app, and private feeds can be added through RSS links, including member-only Patreon and Substack podcasts. The Free plan costs nothing and includes web transcripts, limited chapters and summaries, 25 episodes in listening history and standard playlists, and up to three private RSS feeds. Free transcript viewing is limited to 10%, usually five to ten minutes.
Podimo
Podimo is a subscription audio service for podcasts and audiobooks, including exclusive and original content. Its catalog is described as containing more than 1,000 exclusive shows and more than 70,000 audiobooks. The service offers personalized listening and interactive features connecting creators and audiences. Listeners can download episodes and audiobooks for offline playback, and video podcasts are supported. Playback settings include automatic queue downloads, audio-only downloads and video streaming quality controls. Podimo is available on the web, iOS, Android and iPad, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Apple users can cast to Sonos using AirPlay; Chromecast is currently available only on Android. A free plan provides public podcasts through open RSS feeds. Premium costs €4.99 per month and includes 20 audiobook hours; Premium Plus costs €9.99 per month and includes 100 hours. A 30-day trial is listed. Availability varies by country, and the service is for individual, personal, non-commercial use.