Newsboat vs Pocket Casts
| Newsboat | Pocket Casts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $3.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android; also Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa, and Chromecast |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $3.99/mo |
| Video podcasts | — | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | — | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Pocket Casts scores higher on our published basis.