Side by side

Castbox vs FluidCast

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.

FluidCast includes offline listening, transcripts, local file playback, and playback controls in its Free plan. Pro adds sync and organization features, while its AI ad skipping has stated accuracy, battery, and iOS requirements.

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The facts

	Castbox	FluidCast
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	FluidCast Pro: £2.49 a month
Plans published	2	5
Maker	Castbox	Not published
Website	castbox.fm	fluidcastapp.com
On podcast apps	#4 of 55	#8 of 55

Castbox: what it does well

FluidCast: what it does well

Available on web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, and Linux.
Free plan includes offline downloads and transcripts.
Playback includes variable speed and silence skipping.
Voice Lift boosts quieter voices.
Pro syncs subscriptions, playback position, and settings.

What to know first

AI ad skipping may be inaccurate.
AI ad skipping may use more battery.
On iOS, AI ad skipping requires iOS 26 or later.
Lifetime is listed at £89.99 a month.

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