PodGrab AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Podcast Managers

The best Podcast Manager alternative to PodGrab is AntennaPod, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to PodGrab and many of them are Podcast Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Podcast Manager alternatives to PodGrab are Pocket Casts, gPodder, Podcast Addict and Audiobookshelf.

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A self-hosted podcast manager/downloader/archiver tool to download podcast episodes as soon as they become live with an integrated player.

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PodGrab alternatives page was last updated May 28, 2024
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  1. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    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 PodGrab

     

    • AntennaPod is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PodGrab.

    • AntennaPod is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PodGrab.

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourcePodGrab is also Free and Open Source
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizablePodGrab is not according to our users
  2. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

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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

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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    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 PodGrab

     

    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to PodGrab.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourcePodGrab is Free and Open Source
  4. gPodder icon

    gPodder

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    gPodder screenshot 1

    gPodder Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Cloud Sync

    gPodder VS PodGrab

     

    • gPodder is the most popular Linux alternative to PodGrab.

    • gPodder is Free and Open SourcePodGrab is also Free and Open Source
  5. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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    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 PodGrab

     
  6. Audiobookshelf icon

    Audiobookshelf

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    Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.

    7 Audiobookshelf alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Audiobookshelf screenshot 1
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    Audiobookshelf Features

    1.  Audio Books
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Stream audio
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Lossless Audio

    Audiobookshelf VS PodGrab

     

    • Audiobookshelf is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PodGrab.

    • Audiobookshelf is Free and Open SourcePodGrab is also Free and Open Source
  7. Anytime Podcast Player icon

    Anytime Podcast Player

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Anytime Podcast Player screenshot 1
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    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 PodGrab

     
  9. Apple Podcasts icon

    Apple Podcasts

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

     
  10. Podverse icon

    Podverse

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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

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Podverse screenshot 1

    Podverse VS PodGrab

     
  11. Kasts icon

    Kasts

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    Kasts screenshot 1

    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 PodGrab

     
  12. CPod icon

    CPod

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    A simple, beautiful podcast app.

    120 CPod alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    CPod screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    From the GitHub repository: "CPod is unmaintained and may contain bugs and security vulnerabilities. Please use alternatives."

    CPod VS PodGrab

     
  13. Vocal icon

    Vocal

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    The modern podcast client for the free desktop.

    100 Vocal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vocal screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last release (2.4.2) is from May 2019.

    Vocal Features

    1.  Video Casting

    Vocal VS PodGrab

     
  14. Escapepod icon

    Escapepod

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    Escapepod is a simple and lightweight app for listening to podcasts. It's bare bone approach may not be to everyone's taste: Escapepod is an app of type BYOP ("bring your own podcast"). It does not feature any kind of built-in search option.

    50 Escapepod alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Escapepod screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds

    Escapepod VS PodGrab

     
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