OpenPods Alternatives

OpenPods is described as 'The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenPods for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Mac, Windows and iPhone apps. The best OpenPods alternative is CAPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenPods are AirPodsDesktop, MagicPods, EarX and Fairbuds.

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The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android.

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OpenPods alternatives page was last updated Jul 1, 2025
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  1. CAPod icon

    CAPod

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    A companion app for AirPods on Android. Use GitHub/F-Droid version for unlock premium features for free.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    CAPod VS OpenPods

     

    • CAPod is the most popular Android alternative to OpenPods.

    • CAPod is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenPods.

    • CAPod is Free and Open SourceOpenPods is also Free and Open Source
  2. AirPodsDesktop icon

    AirPodsDesktop

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    AirPodsDesktop is a free application that brings the experience of airpods on apple devices to Windows. Features include battery information, in-ear detection, low-latency audio, and of course, the default apple animation.

    9 AirPodsDesktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AirPodsDesktop screenshot 1

    AirPodsDesktop Features

    1.  User experience

    AirPodsDesktop VS OpenPods

     

    • AirPodsDesktop is the most popular Windows alternative to OpenPods.

    • AirPodsDesktop is Free and Open SourceOpenPods is also Free and Open Source
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    MagicPods

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    MagicPods brings the user experience of airpods on apple devices to the Windows platform.

    9 MagicPods alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicPods screenshot 1

    MagicPods Features

    1.  User experience
    2.  Desktop Application

    MagicPods VS OpenPods

     

    • MagicPods is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenPods.

    • MagicPods is Paid and ProprietaryOpenPods is Free and Open Source
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    EarX

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    EarX is a user-friendly application designed to manage the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) modes of your Nothing ears. Seamlessly adjust your sound experience by connecting your earbuds through Bluetooth and effortlessly switching between different ANC settings.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    EarX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Bluetooth Support

    EarX VS OpenPods

     

    • EarX is the most popular Linux alternative to OpenPods.

    • EarX is Free and Open SourceOpenPods is also Free and Open Source
    • EarX is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenPods is not according to our users
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    Fairbuds

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    Unlock the full potential of your Fairbuds & Fairbuds XL.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Fairbuds Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Presets
    5.  Built-in Equalizer

    Fairbuds VS OpenPods

     

    • Fairbuds is the most popular iPhone alternative to OpenPods.

    • Fairbuds is Free and ProprietaryOpenPods is Free and Open Source
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    AirBuddy

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    AirBuddy brings the same AirPods experience you have on iOS to the Mac. With AirBuddy, you can open up your AirPods case next to your Mac and see the status right away, just like it is on your iPhone or iPad.

    18 AirBuddy alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AirBuddy Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    AirBuddy VS OpenPods

     

    • AirBuddy is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenPods.

    • AirBuddy is Paid and ProprietaryOpenPods is Free and Open Source
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    NoiseBuddy

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    Change noise cancelling settings on your AirPods Pro or Beats Solo Pro directly from your Mac's Menu Bar or Touch Bar.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac

    NoiseBuddy VS OpenPods

     
  10. AirBar icon

    AirBar

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    AirPods allow for "Seamless switching" to keep them connected to both our iPhones and Macs. However we are still required to manually select a bluetooth device to direct audio to AirPods when switching from iOS to MacOS.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AirBar screenshot 1

    AirBar VS OpenPods

     
  11. MaterialPods icon

    MaterialPods

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    AirPods don't show battery level on your Android smartphone by default, however, you can change this, and bring your experience closer to iPhone users

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    MaterialPods VS OpenPods

     
  12. Earbud Companion icon

    Earbud Companion

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    A very simple plugin that show if an earplug or an audio device is connected and show relevant information via the popup.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    Earbud Companion screenshot 1

    Earbud Companion Features

    1. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration

    Earbud Companion VS OpenPods

     
  13. Airpod Battery Monitor icon

    Airpod Battery Monitor

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    Airpod Battery Monitor is a Gnome Extension to report Airpod/Beats headphone battery level, using indicator icons as battery meter in system tray and message tray, or using Panel button with PopupMenus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • GNOME
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Airpod Battery Monitor screenshot 1

    Airpod Battery Monitor Features

    1.  Battery level report

    Airpod Battery Monitor VS OpenPods

     
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