Apple Podcasts Alternatives

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 gPodder.

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Apple Podcasts alternatives are mainly Podcast Players, but if you're looking for Podcast Managers or Internet Radio Services you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Apple Podcasts.
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  1. Podbay icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  2. Share podcast clips and support your favourite creators with Bitcoin. We help creators get paid by their biggest fans and engage with their audience in new ways.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Casterly icon
     1 like

    Casterly is a podcast player designed for discovery, as well as enjoyment of your regular favourites.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  4. Escapepod icon
     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)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Wondery icon
     1 like

    Podcast network that's home to Dr. Death, Dirty John, Business Wars, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Acast icon
     3 likes

    Acast takes podcasting to the next level by connecting listeners, creators and advertisers in a rich and interactive experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  7. Doughnut icon
     4 likes

    Doughnut is a podcast client built using Swift. The design and user experience are inspired by Instacast for Mac which was discontinued in 2015. After experimenting with alternate user interface layouts, I kept coming back to the three column layout as most useable and practical.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Poddr icon
     4 likes

    Podcast client for desktop built with Electron and AngularJS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. PinePods icon
     2 likes

    Pinepods is a complete podcast management system and allows you to play, download, and keep track of podcasts you enjoy. All self hosted and enjoyed on your own server!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. gpodder.net icon
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    gpodder.net is a libre web service that allows you to manage your podcast subscriptions and discover new content. If you use multiple devices, you can synchronize subscriptions and your listening progress.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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