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Apple Podcasts vs Castbox
Both stand on podcast apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1
Apple Podcasts offers free listening alongside optional paid subscriptions, with downloads, transcripts, and broad device support. Listeners should check language availability for transcripts and the terms of any creator-priced subscription.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Castbox The facts
| Apple Podcasts | Castbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
| Website | apple.com | castbox.fm |
| On podcast apps | #1 of 55 | #4 of 55 |
Apple Podcasts: what it does well
- Millions of shows are free.
- Episodes can be downloaded for offline playback.
- Syncs across devices and supports private feeds.
- Family Sharing covers up to five people.
- Creators receive other podcast revenue, including advertising.
What to know first
- Transcript support is limited to select languages.
- Premium subscriptions have creator-set prices.
- Cancellation must be at least one day before renewal to avoid renewal.
Castbox: what it does well
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