Podverse
Podverse: A capable open-source podcast app with broad playback and feed support. Ranked #11 of 55 in Podcast Apps by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source, cross-platform podcasting.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source, cross-platform podcasting
- Free planYes
- Paid from$18/yr
- Video podcastsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Podverse
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, transcripts, custom RSS feeds, authenticated feeds, OPML import and export, a sleep timer, and support for livestream playback. Its open-source model and broad platform coverage also make it a fit for listeners who value flexibility across devices and ecosystems.
The free plan covers the core listening workflow, including podcast subscriptions, episode downloads, video playback, transcripts, and custom RSS feeds. Premium costs $18 per year and adds cross-device synchronization, notifications, clips and playlists, marking episodes as played, and listener profile subscriptions. Synchronization covers subscriptions, queue, and listening history, while server-dependent Premium features are subscription-only. The published plans therefore make Podverse particularly appealing for users who want substantial functionality without paying for basic downloads or playback.
Podverse’s feature depth extends beyond standard podcast playback. Apple CarPlay support, Podcasting 2.0 chapters, cross-app comments, value-for-value interactions, and private authenticated feeds broaden its fit for listeners and publishers using those ecosystems. Choose it if open-source availability, video, transcripts, private feeds, and cross-platform access matter. Choose an alternative if you need cross-device synchronization, notifications, or synced listening history without a paid subscription.
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Podverse pricing
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Podverse fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $18/yr |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, Android, F-Droid |
| Offline downloads | Yes |
| Video podcasts | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Apple CarPlay, Podcasting 2.0 |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | podverse.fm |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Podverse integrations
Podverse lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Apple CarPlay
- Podcasting 2.0
Alternatives to Podverse
- Apple PodcastsA broad podcast service with discovery, video, transcripts, private feeds, and device sync.9.3
- OvercastA strong Apple-focused player for listeners who want smarter playback and organization.9.1
- Pocket CastsA broad podcast app with free cross-device access and focused Plus upgrades.8.8
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