Google Podcasts AlternativesTop Podcast Players & Podcast Managers like Google Podcasts

Google Podcasts is described as 'New podcast player for Android users, where they can discover and listen to the world’s podcasts. You can subscribe to any podcast for free and download episodes for offline playback' and is a Podcast Manager in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Podcasts for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Google Podcasts alternative is AntennaPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Podcasts are Pocket Casts, YouTube Music, gPodder and Apple Podcasts.

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  1. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

     214 likes

    A free and open source podcastmanager for Android, allowing you to subscribe to podcasts (via iTunes database & OPML), automatically download episodes using powerful mechanisms and listen to them the way you like (speed, balance adjustments, etc).

    83 AntennaPod alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
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    AntennaPod vs Google Podcasts Comments
    bigbigboy
    Positive
    0

    AntennaPod on android and gPodder on desktop, that's all you need. You can synchronize the list of your podcasts as well as their progress!

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    It does its job as it should.

    kev_karan
    Positive
    0

    AntennaPod gives you more control options that are useful in addition to being open source and ad-free

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceGoogle Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableGoogle Podcasts is not according to our users
  2. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     245 likes

    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    138 Pocket Casts alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    DL300
    Negative
    1

    Pocket Casts SAYS that it's free, but it isn't. All the apps are counted as "web view" and so they all require $$$. This is a paid app with lying developers.

    worsening4512
    0

    Only mobile clients are open-source

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
  4. YouTube Music icon

    YouTube Music

     196 likes

    Experience music streaming with official releases from top artists. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy offline, ad-free listening. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop with Chromecast support and trending music updates.

    183 YouTube Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android TV
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Wear
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    YouTube Music vs Google Podcasts Comments
    canermeow
    Negative
    0

    Only podcasts on its own platform can be played. Therefore, it is very insufficient. Playlists should be created with RSS feeds from other platforms, it is not a good alternative at the moment.

    • YouTube Music is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
    • YouTube Music is a Music Streaming Google Podcasts is a Podcast Player
  5. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     111 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  7. Apple Podcasts icon

    Apple Podcasts

     39 likes

    Access millions of shows spanning entertainment to news with Apple Podcasts. Enjoy streamlined listening across devices, expert curation, and exclusive content through subscriptions. Save favorites to your library, sync with iCloud, and listen offline or via CarPlay.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
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  8. Playary icon

    Playary

     35 likes

    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    310 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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  9. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

     67 likes

    Podcast player for Android, offering customizable playback settings like speed and volume boost, advanced search for episodes, automatic downloads, playlists, live radio streaming, bookmarks, alarms, social community features, and compatibility with Chromecast & Sonos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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  10. Kasts icon

    Kasts

     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Haiku
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  11. Anytime Podcast Player icon

    Anytime Podcast Player

     6 likes

    Anytime Podcast Player is a free and open-source podcast player that's designed to be simple and easy to use. Anytime is Podcasting 2.0 ready and will support more features as the app is developed.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Podverse icon

    Podverse

     13 likes

    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!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  13. Overcast icon

    Overcast

     37 likes

    Overcast offers a simple, feature-rich podcast player for Apple devices, featuring Smart Speed and Voice Boost for optimal audio quality, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and CarPlay support. Subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience with Overcast Premium.

    113 Overcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  14. Escapepod icon

    Escapepod

     5 likes

    Escapepod is a simple and lightweight app for listening to podcasts. It's bare bone approach may not be to everyone's taste: Escapepod is an app of type BYOP ("bring your own podcast"). It does not feature any kind of built-in search option.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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