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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesPocket Casts |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | Pocket Casts is a polished cross platform podcast app with a loyal, engaged user base and its own discovery and search features. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Shows that want reach among a dedicated, often power-user, listening crowd across iOS, Android, and web. |
| Not the best fit | Nobody in particular needs to avoid it, listing here has essentially no downside. |
| The gotcha | Pocket Casts pulls most shows automatically from standard directories, so claiming your show for better stats visibility is a separate, optional step worth doing. |
| 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 Pocket Casts |