Downcast AlternativesPodcast Players and other similar apps like Downcast

Downcast is described as 'Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Downcast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, Windows and iPad apps. The best Downcast alternative is Pocket Casts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Downcast are TuneIn Radio, gPodder, Podcast Addict and Apple Podcasts.

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  1. Pocket Casts icon
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    Pocket Casts

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    Discover the world's most powerful podcast player. Pocket Casts has all the podcasts you know & love; over 300k. Find Trending, Most Popular podcasts & more.

    117 Pocket Casts alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Pocket Casts Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Podcast Manager
    5.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Playlist Filtering
    10.  AirPlay Support
    11.  Auto-delete on listen
    Pocket Casts iconDowncast Icon

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    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Downcast.

    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Downcast.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceDowncast is Paid and Proprietary
  2. TuneIn Radio icon
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    TuneIn Radio

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    With TuneIn, stream local AM/FM stations (plus 100,000+ global stations) on all your devices, plus live news, game-winning sports coverage, music for every mood, podcasts for every passion, and more.

    216 TuneIn Radio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi

    TuneIn Radio Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Support for FM Radio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Location-based
    5.  Chromecast Support
    6.  Live Radio
    7.  Radio Player
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Podcast Subscription
    TuneIn Radio iconDowncast Icon

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  4. gPodder icon
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    gPodder

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    gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.

    113 gPodder alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce

    gPodder Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Cloud Sync
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    • gPodder is the most popular Linux alternative to Downcast.

    • gPodder is Free and Open SourceDowncast is Paid and Proprietary
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    Podcast Addict

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    With Podcast Addict, manage all your audio & video Podcasts, Radio on Demand as well as your YouTube channels and RSS News feeds from your Android device.

    122 Podcast Addict alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear

    Podcast Addict Features

    1.  Podcast Subscription
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Lockscreen Widget
    9.  Import from Google Reader
    Podcast Addict iconDowncast Icon

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  6. Apple Podcasts icon
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    Apple Podcasts

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    Discover podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Explore shows you’ll love from entertainment and comedy to news and sports.

    110 Apple Podcasts alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Amazon Alexa

    Apple Podcasts Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Chapter detection
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    Apple Podcasts iconDowncast Icon

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  7. Playary icon
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    Playary

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    Watch and listen anything, anywhere, anytime for FREE.

    304 Playary alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Web Browser
    • Apple TV
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  Kids Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Playlists management
    9.  Podcast Hosting
    10.  Audio Books
    11.  Podcast Subscription
    Playary iconDowncast Icon

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  9. Kasts icon
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    Kasts

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    Kasts is a podcast application for mobile Linux devices. It is a part of the Plasma Mobile app collection.

    96 Kasts alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    Kasts screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Podcast Manager
    3.  KDE
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Flatpak
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud
    Kasts iconDowncast Icon

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  10. Overcast icon
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    Overcast

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    A powerful yet simple podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

    100 Overcast alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Overcast Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Smart playlists
    7.  Auto-delete
    8.  Create Playlist
    Overcast iconDowncast Icon

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  11. Podverse icon
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    Podverse

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    Introducing Podverse! The easiest way to create and share podcast highlights of any length online. Discover new podcasts by browsing highlights in the app, and send highlights to your friends to introduce them to your favorite shows. No login necessary!

    97 Podverse alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Podverse iconDowncast Icon

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    Podbay

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    Podbay is a podcast player made by an independent company.

    The Podbay app is a modern podcast player, with all the features you need for a great podcast listening experience.

    It syncs seamlessly with your Podbay.fm account. You can start an episode on your desktop and then fini.

    55 Podbay alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Podcast Hosting
    Podbay iconDowncast Icon

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  13. CPod icon
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    CPod

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    A simple, beautiful podcast app.

    116 CPod alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    From the GitHub repository: "CPod is unmaintained and may contain bugs and security vulnerabilities. Please use alternatives."

    CPod iconDowncast Icon

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  14. Cozy FM icon
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    Cozy FM

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    A free, full-featured podcast player with seamless device synchronization, episode downloads, offline mode and more.

    19 Cozy FM alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge Add-ons
    • Firefox
    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    5.  Personalized Recommendations
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    Cozy FM iconDowncast Icon

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