Instacast AlternativesPodcast Players & Podcast Managers like Instacast

Instacast is described as 'Instant access to podcast subscriptions, stream or download episodes wirelessly, follow show notes and enjoy audio and video podcasts on-the-go' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Instacast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Apple Watch and Android Tablet apps. The best Instacast alternative is Pocket Casts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Instacast are TuneIn Radio, gPodder, Podcast Addict and Apple Podcasts.

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  1. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

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

    122 Pocket Casts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

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

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

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

    TuneIn Radio

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    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    211 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
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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.

    117 gPodder alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    • gPodder is the most popular Linux alternative to Instacast.

    • gPodder is Free and Open SourceInstacast is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

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    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.

    121 Podcast Addict alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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  6. Apple Podcasts icon

    Apple Podcasts

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    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.

    118 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
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    Overcast

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    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.

    104 Overcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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    Player FM

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    Player.fm is a podcast player you can use in your browser. Player FM makes it easy to discover and listen to online news and views on thousands of topics.

    119 Player FM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
     
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    Downcast

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    Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Downcast is the most popular commercial alternative to Instacast.

    • Downcast is Paid and ProprietaryInstacast is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Castro

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    Castro is a revolutionary podcast client that's smart, focused, and designed exclusively for iOS.

    91 Castro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • iPad
    • Messages
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  13. BeyondPod icon

    BeyondPod

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    Read RSS feeds, download and listen to podcasts/video casts directly on your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
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    Podbean

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    A better way to discover and play all your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime. The Podbean podcast player integrates all the best features to enhance your podcast listening experience.

    105 Podbean alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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