Overcast AlternativesPodcast Players & Podcast Managers like Overcast

Overcast is described as 'Streamline your podcast listening with intuitive controls, Smart Speed, and Voice Boost. Offline downloads, custom playlists, and CarPlay support included' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Overcast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best Overcast alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Overcast are AntennaPod, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict and Apple Podcasts.

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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.

    264 Spotify alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    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

    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 Overcast

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

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Overcast.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryOvercast 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

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    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.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Silence-Skip
    9.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Playback speed control
    12.  No Tracking

    AntennaPod VS Overcast

     
    Comments about AntennaPod as an Alternative to Overcast
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    Negative Dec 3, 2019
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    Overcast has a function that deletes podcasts you don't listen to, so your phone doesn't get cluttered. AntennaPod does not, among many other functional shortcomings. On my device (Huawei P20Pro) AntennaPod constantly crashes.

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

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceOvercast is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableOvercast 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.

    117 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 Overcast

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Pocket Casts is a great Overcast alternative.

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

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceOvercast is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    121 Podcast Addict alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    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 Overcast

     
  5. 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.

    112 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 Overcast

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Playback speed control
    6.  Push Notifications
    7.  Silence-Skip
    8.  speech transcription
    9.  Chapter detection

    Podcatcher: Podcast App VS Overcast

     
  7. Playary icon
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    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    301 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Playary VS Overcast

     
  8. 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.

    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 Overcast

     
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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.

    64 Anytime Podcast Player alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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 Overcast

     
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    Queue is the simplest podcast app out there. New episodes from your subscriptions just show up in one list ? your Queue, so you can play them or archive them without any fuss. No playlists, no settings, just a clean, easy way to keep up with your shows.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Queue - Podcasts Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sleep Timer
    3.  Carplay Integration

    Queue - Podcasts VS Overcast

     
  11. Neuecast icon
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    Neuecast is a beautiful, modern podcast player that combines powerful features with a simple, intuitive interface perfect for everyday use — a podcast app designed for the rest of us.

    47 Neuecast alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

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

    Neuecast VS Overcast

     
  12. 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!

    102 Podverse alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Podverse VS Overcast

     
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