Castbox vs Podfriend
| Castbox | Podfriend | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Offline downloads | Yes | — |
| Episode transcripts | No | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | — |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Castbox scores higher on our published basis.