Pocket Casts AlternativesTop Podcast Players & Podcast Managers like Pocket Casts

Pocket Casts is described as 'Powerful podcast player offering streaming, downloading, episode search, 'Up Next' syncing, and improved discovery with curated recommendations' and is a very popular Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pocket Casts for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best Pocket Casts alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Pocket Casts are AntennaPod, AIMP, Podcast Addict and gPodder.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2794 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.

    261 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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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    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to Pocket Casts
    q8tm0lvh
    Positive
    1

    Spotify sucks so much ass for podcasts, also try and make use of the open nature of podcasts and not use walled gardens like Spotify

    uzapy
    Negative
    0

    Spotify inserts ads into podcasts even if you have a premium account

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Spotify is a great Pocket Casts alternative, some don't.

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

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Pocket Casts.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket Casts is Freemium and Open Source
  2. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

     199 likes

    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).

    69 AntennaPod alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about AntennaPod as an Alternative to Pocket Casts
    DL300
    Positive
    1

    THis is what POcket Casts' devs CLAIMED their app is, and it isn't.

    logicbrick
    Positive
    2

    Free and open source. Very user friendly.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    added feeds can be censored by pocket casts if asked by owner (eg: spotifeed)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks AntennaPod is a great Pocket Casts alternative.

    • AntennaPod is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pocket Casts.

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourcePocket Casts is Freemium and Open Source
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizablePocket Casts is not according to our users
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    AIMP

     874 likes

    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    344 AIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

     68 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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    gPodder

     111 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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    Musify

     23 likes

    Access music from YouTube by streaming or downloading, listen offline, manage custom playlists, import and export data, access lyrics, enjoy SponsorBlock, no ads, no subscriptions, cross-platform Material UI, supports 17 languages, and free usage always.

    93 Musify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Overcast icon

    Overcast

     37 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     36 likes

    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.

    118 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     15 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Kasts as an Alternative to Pocket Casts
    Paul
    Positive
    0

    A good free and open source podcast player for KDE/Linux. It's lightweight, the interface is nice and it has all the features I need.

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    • Kasts is Free and Open SourcePocket Casts is Freemium and Open Source
    • Kasts is LightweightPocket Casts is not according to our users
  13. Podcatcher: Podcast App icon

    Podcatcher: Podcast App

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Podverse

     14 likes

    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!

    103 Podverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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