Apple Podcasts AlternativesPodcast Players & Podcast Managers like Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts is described as 'Stream a wide range of shows from top names and independents, access premium content, and discover new podcasts through curated recommendations and seamless device integration' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Apple Podcasts for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Mac apps. The best Apple Podcasts alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Apple Podcasts are AntennaPod, Pocket Casts, TuneIn Radio and Power Ampache 2 .

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

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    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    261 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
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    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Apple Podcasts.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Apple Podcasts.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
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    AntennaPod

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    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).

    69 AntennaPod alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • AntennaPod is the most popular Open Source alternative to Apple Podcasts.

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceApple Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableApple Podcasts is not according to our users
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    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

    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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    Comments about Pocket Casts as an Alternative to Apple Podcasts
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    Great solution - you can continue listening on another device where you left off on your smartphone, for example. Nice extra: Import from Apple Podcasts via shortcut, possibility to listen not only to podcasts available on the platform but also to add podcasts via RSS feed. Ingenious!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Pocket Casts is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Apple Podcasts.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceApple Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    210 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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    It allows streaming of particular shows, but you can't create your own stations or lists of episodes, etc. It's better for listening to radio station live streams.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • TuneIn Radio is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Podcasts is Free and Proprietary
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    Power Ampache 2

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    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. 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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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Haiku
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  12. Podcatcher: Podcast App icon

    Podcatcher: Podcast App

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    Podcatcher offers a free, ad-free podcast experience with a simple user interface. Discover and subscribe to podcasts, add custom URLs, and get notifications for new episodes. Enjoy playback speed control without distortion, chapter support, artwork, and automatic pause skipping.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
     
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