Head-to-head · Podcast Apps
Fountain vs Podcast Guru
Fountain leads on 0 checks, Podcast Guru on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFountain · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPodcast Guru · 5 of 5
Fountain scores higher on our rubric for podcast apps: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #14.
Fountain is the better fit for social podcast discovery and listening. Podcast Guru is the better fit for broad catalog with private-feed support.
- Fountain fits best
Social podcast discovery and listening
- Podcast Guru fits best
Broad catalog with private-feed support
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Side by side
| Feature | Fountain 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Podcast Guru 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #9 in Podcast Apps | #14 in Podcast Apps |
| Best for | Social podcast discovery and listening | Broad catalog with private-feed support |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Fountain 4/5 · Podcast Guru 5/5 | ||
| Offline downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video podcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Episode transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private feed support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web | Web, Android, iOS |
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| Our verdict | Fountain is a podcast player and social platform for listeners who want more than a basic audio library. It combines discovery through recommendations, activity feeds, charts, and trending content with playlists, play queues, offline… Read the review → |
Podcast Guru is a podcast discovery and listening app for web browsers, iOS, and Android. It is suited to listeners who want access to millions of episodes, podcast search and subscriptions, offline listening, video podcasts, transcripts,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fountain — where it wins
- Discovery through recommendations, activity feeds, charts, and trends
- Transcripts, summaries, playlists, downloads, and video playback
- Private feeds, livestreams, clips, comments, and creator payments
Where it doesn't
- Device synchronization is not established by the published plans
- Creator hosting tiers begin at $25 per month for Lite
- Advanced creator features require Pro or Plus plans
Podcast Guru — where it wins
- Searches millions of episodes and supports subscriptions
- Handles private Patreon and password-protected RSS feeds
- Offers video, transcripts, offline downloads, and playlists
Where it doesn't
- Cloud sync and backup require the VIP plan
- Advanced playback-speed controls require VIP
- The free experience does not include cross-device cloud sync
- Fountain7.9/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich podcast app for discovery, offline listening, video, and social interaction.
Visit FountainFull verdict → - Podcast Guru7.2/10 · Free plan
A broad podcast app with offline listening, video, transcripts, and optional cloud sync.
Visit Podcast GuruFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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