Head-to-head · Podcast Apps
Podverse vs YourPods
Podverse leads on 0 checks, YourPods 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 scorePodverse · 7.5/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly YourPods
- Most featuresPodverse · 5 of 5
Podverse scores higher on our rubric for podcast apps: 7.5 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #20.
Podverse is the better fit for open-source, cross-platform podcasting. YourPods is the better fit for privacy-minded users wanting self-hosting options.
- Podverse fits best
Open-source, cross-platform podcasting
- YourPods fits best
Privacy-minded users wanting self-hosting options
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Side by side
| Feature | Podverse 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | YourPods 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #11 in Podcast Apps | #20 in Podcast Apps |
| Best for | Open-source, cross-platform podcasting | Privacy-minded users wanting self-hosting options |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $18/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community | Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Podverse 5/5 · YourPods 4/5 | ||
| Offline downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video podcasts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Episode transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private feed support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, Android, F-Droid | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers |
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| Our verdict | Podverse is a free, open-source podcast manager for the web, iOS, Android, and F-Droid. It is suited to listeners who want more than basic audio subscriptions: the feature set includes offline episode downloads, video playback,… Read the review → |
YourPods is a privacy-focused podcast app for people who want control over playback data and synchronization. It supports subscriptions through RSS URLs or search, offline downloads, interactive transcripts, chapters, private feeds,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Podverse — where it wins
- Free plan includes downloads, video playback, transcripts, and custom RSS feeds
- Works across web, iOS, Android, and F-Droid
- Supports OPML, private feeds, clips, playlists, and Podcasting 2.0 features
Where it doesn't
- Cross-device synchronization requires the Premium plan
- Notifications and listening-history syncing are Premium features
- Premium server-dependent features are subscription-only
YourPods — where it wins
- Offline playback, transcripts, notes, and private feed support
- Self-hosted synchronization through gPodder-compatible servers and Nextcloud
- Supports Apple devices, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers
Where it doesn't
- The $4.99 app purchase and $30/year Pro service are separate
- The web Pro trial requires payment information at signup
- Documentation is the listed support channel
- Podverse7.5/10 · Free plan
A capable open-source podcast app with broad playback and feed support.
Visit PodverseFull verdict → - YourPods6.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A flexible podcast player for private, offline listening across major platforms.
Visit YourPodsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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