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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesCastbox |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | A podcast app with in app search across episode transcripts, popular in parts of Asia and among Android users looking for an alternative to Google Podcasts. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Podcasters wanting extra Android focused distribution and a searchable transcript feature that can surface episodes in search results. |
| Not the best fit | iOS only audiences, where Castbox has far less traction than Apple's own app. |
| The gotcha | Its full text search feature depends on Castbox having processed a transcript for your show, which isn't guaranteed for every feed. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | No additional note in the catalog. |
| Category | Directories |
| Tool type | Listening apps |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Castbox |