iTunes AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Podcast Managers

The best Podcast Manager alternative to iTunes is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iTunes and 13 are Podcast Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Podcast Manager alternatives to iTunes are Pocket Casts, gPodder, CPod and Vocal.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2802 likes

    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.

    263 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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    Spotify vs iTunes Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    Because there is good music

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    20

    Spotify is a music streaming app, while iTunes uses an offline music library.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is free with a large catalog of songs, only.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     238 likes

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

    123 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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    Pocket Casts vs iTunes Comments
    vasbinde
    Negative
    1

    Pocket Casts is a great program, but it is purely focused on podcasts, not on audio and video player and library management. For example, it cannot rip audio CDs or play movies.

    ccier7u87wl2pvvz7o
    Negative
    0

    It's just a podcast player

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  4. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     112 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    gPodder vs iTunes Comments
    ccier7u87wl2pvvz7o
    Negative
    0

    It's just a podcast player

    4tygrit
    Positive
    0

    Best for getting podcasts via RSS.

    • gPodder is Free and Open SourceiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  7. Castro icon

    Castro

     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • iPad
    • Messages
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  12. gpodder.net icon

    gpodder.net

     13 likes

    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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  14. Doughnut icon

    Doughnut

     3 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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