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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesTrueFans |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | TrueFans is a Podcasting 2.0 focused app that supports value-for-value payments and modern feed features like chapters and transcripts natively. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Independent podcasters embracing the open Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem who want listeners to be able to support them directly through the app. |
| Not the best fit | Shows uninterested in the newer podcast namespace features, since TrueFans leans heavily into that tech. |
| The gotcha | To take full advantage you need a host that supports Podcasting 2.0 tags, otherwise chapters, transcripts, and payment splits won't show up correctly. |
| 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 TrueFans |