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Best Podcast Apps in 2026

Updated

In short: FluidCast is ranked #1 of 55 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of YourPods and Apple Podcasts. The best-ranked option with a free plan is YourPods. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Podverse at $1.50/mo.

Whether you listen in short stretches or keep up with several shows, podcast apps help you manage playback and episodes across your devices. Compare cross-device sync and offline downloads, and consider whether transcripts, video podcasts or private feed support matter to you. Supported platforms, free plans and paid-from pricing add practical points of comparison. FluidCast, Podverse and YourPods lead the ranking, with Apple Podcasts and Pocket Casts also among the first entries. Think about where you listen and how you access episodes to narrow in on the features that suit your habits.

55 podcast apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

55ranked
19free plans on this page
$1.50/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
#1 FluidCast Top pick · 9.2 Free plan · £2.49/mo #2 YourPods Runner-up · 9.1 #3 Apple Podcasts Also great · 9.0 Free plan · Free
  1. 1

    FluidCast

    9.2
    Free planFree trial AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    £2.49/mofirst paid tier About FluidCastVisit site
  2. 2

    YourPods

    9.1
    Free planFree trial AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About YourPodsVisit site
  3. 3

    Apple Podcasts

    9.0
    Free plan iOSmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About Apple PodcastsVisit site
  4. 4

    Pocket Casts

    9.0
    Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $3.99/mo
    Supported platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android; also Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa, and Chromecast
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $3.33/mofirst paid tier About Pocket CastsVisit site
  5. 5

    Podverse

    9.0
    Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, F-Droid
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $1.50/mofirst paid tier About PodverseVisit site
  6. 6

    Overcast

    8.7
    Free plan iOSmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, website
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About OvercastVisit site
  7. 7

    Castro

    8.6
    Free plan iOSmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $3.99/mo
    Supported platforms
    iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $2.08/mofirst paid tier About CastroVisit site
  8. 8

    PinePods

    8.6
    Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted server
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About PinePodsVisit site
  9. 9

    Podurama

    8.5
    Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iOS, iPadOS, Android, web, Windows and macOS
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    No
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About PoduramaVisit site
  10. 10

    Snipd

    8.5
    Free planFree trial AndroidiOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $6.99/mo
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, Android, Apple Watch
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    No
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $6.99/mofirst paid tier About SnipdVisit site
  11. 11

    Podbean

    8.4
    Free plan AndroidiOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $12/mo
    Supported platforms
    iPhone and Android
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $17/mofirst paid tier About PodbeanVisit site
  12. 12

    iVoox

    8.3
    Free trial AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About iVooxVisit site
  13. 13

    AntennaPod

    8.1
    Free plan Android
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Android
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About AntennaPodVisit site
  14. 14

    Podcast Guru

    8.1
    Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, Android, iOS
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About Podcast GuruVisit site
  15. 15

    Metacast

    7.9
    Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iOS, Android, web
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About MetacastVisit site
  16. 16

    Castbox

    7.8
    AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    No
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About CastboxVisit site
  17. 17

    Player FM

    7.8
    AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Web, Android, iOS
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About Player FMVisit site
  18. 18

    opencast

    7.8
    Free plan iOSmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision; iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 26 or later
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About opencastVisit site
  19. 19

    Moon FM

    7.8
    Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Android, iOS, Mac, PC/Windows
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    No
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About Moon FMVisit site
  20. 20

    Fountain

    7.7
    AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iOS, Android, web
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    $2.99/mofirst paid tier About FountainVisit site
  21. 21

    Podcast Republic

    7.6
    AndroidiOSWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    web, Android, iOS
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About Podcast RepublicVisit site
  22. 22

    Castamatic

    7.6
    Free plan iOSmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About CastamaticVisit site
  23. 23

    Podcat

    7.4
    Free plan iOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About PodcatVisit site
  24. 24

    PodLP

    7.3
    Free plan Android
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    KaiOS, Cloud Phone, Android, JioPhone
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    Video podcasts
    No
    Episode transcripts
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    Free About PodLPVisit site
  25. 25

    OpenAir

    7.2
    AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Supported platforms
    Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows
    Offline downloads
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
    About OpenAirVisit site

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Questions about this list

Which podcast app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?

FluidCast is ranked #1 of 55 with a score of 9.2. YourPods is second and Apple Podcasts third.

How many of these have a free plan?

19 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Which is the cheapest paid option?

On this page, Podverse has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.50/mo.

How is this list ranked?

Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.

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