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Kasts vs Snipd: catalog facts
Kasts	Snipd
Best for: Linux desktop and phone users who want a podcast app with sync	Best for: Podcast listeners who want to keep notes and highlights from what they hear
Free Free and open source from KDE.	Free + paid options Free to try, with paid features.
Windows, Linux, Android	Android, iOS, Web
Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud All 4 strengths for Kasts Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud Play queue and variable playback speed Regular releases with KDE Gear	Save a highlight with a tap on your headphones Snips include audio, transcript and summary All 4 strengths for Snipd Save a highlight with a tap on your headphones Snips include audio, transcript and summary Mini summaries of episodes before listening Chat with episodes you have heard
Sync requires a gpodder or Nextcloud account No macOS or iOS version	Proprietary app AI features depend on the Snipd service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Kasts apps.kde.org/kasts Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Snipd snipd.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/snipd-ai-podcast-player/id1557206126 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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