Luminary Alternatives

Luminary is described as 'Premium podcast app that offers access to shows from top creators you won’t find anywhere else, plus the ones you already love' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Luminary for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Luminary alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Luminary are AntennaPod, Pocket Casts, TuneIn Radio and Playary.

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Luminary is a premium podcast app that offers access to shows from top creators you won’t find anywhere else, plus the ones you already love.

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Luminary alternatives page was last updated Sep 12, 2023
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  1. Spotify icon
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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.

    265 Spotify alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play

    Top Spotify Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Music Library
    4.  Internet Radio
    5.  Smart playlists
    6.  Support for Lyrics
    7.  Online Music
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Podcast Manager
    10.  Create Playlist
    11.  Selecting songs
    12.  Playlists management

    Spotify VS Luminary

     
    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Luminary.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Luminary.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryLuminary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. AntennaPod icon
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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).

    65 AntennaPod alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Podcast Manager
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Podcast Player
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Stream audio
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Silence-Skip
    9.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Playback speed control
    12.  No Tracking

    AntennaPod VS Luminary

     
    • AntennaPod is the most popular Open Source alternative to Luminary.

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceLuminary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableLuminary is not according to our users
  3. Pocket Casts icon
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    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    116 Pocket Casts alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Top Pocket Casts Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    5.  Podcast Manager
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AirPlay Support
    9.  Playlist Filtering
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Auto-delete on listen

    Pocket Casts VS Luminary

     
    • Pocket Casts is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Luminary.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceLuminary is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. TuneIn Radio icon
     192 likes
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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.

    214 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    TuneIn Radio Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Support for FM Radio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Location-based
    5.  Chromecast Support
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Live Radio
    8.  Radio Player
    9.  Podcast Subscription

    TuneIn Radio VS Luminary

     
  5. Playary icon
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    Watch and listen anything, anywhere, anytime for FREE.

    305 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Podcast Hosting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Kids Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for Gestures

    Playary VS Luminary

     
  6. gPodder icon
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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.

    115 gPodder alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    gPodder Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Cloud Sync

    gPodder VS Luminary

     
  7. Podcast Addict icon
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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.

    126 Podcast Addict alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto

    Podcast Addict Features

    1.  Podcast Subscription
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Integrated Search
    9.  Lockscreen Widget
    10.  Import from Google Reader

    Podcast Addict VS Luminary

     
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    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.

    62 Anytime Podcast Player alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Sleep Timer

    Anytime Podcast Player VS Luminary

     
  9. Apple Podcasts icon
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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.

    115 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Apple Podcasts Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Chapter detection
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6. Alexa icon  Alexa integration

    Apple Podcasts VS Luminary

     
  10. Overcast icon
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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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Overcast Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Smart playlists
    8.  Auto-delete
    9.  Create Playlist

    Overcast VS Luminary

     
  11. Podverse icon
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    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!

    101 Podverse alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Podverse VS Luminary

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

    97 Kasts alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Podcast Manager
    3.  KDE
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Flatpak
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

    Kasts VS Luminary

     
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