Castro vs Newsboat
| Castro | Newsboat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $2.08/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $3.99/mo | — |
| Supported platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch | Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | — |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Castro scores higher on our published basis.