Recast AlternativesPodcast Managers and other similar apps like Recast

Recast is described as 'Rich, light and cross-platform podcast client for desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux)' and is a Podcast Manager in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Recast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Web-based, Android, iPad and Mac apps. The best Recast alternative is AntennaPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Recast are Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Apple Podcasts and Anytime Podcast Player.

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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).

    69 AntennaPod alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • AntennaPod is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Recast.

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

    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceRecast is also Free and Open Source
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableRecast 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.

    122 Pocket Casts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Recast.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceRecast is Free and Open Source
  4. 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.

    121 Podcast Addict alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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  5. 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.

    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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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Overcast

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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  9. CPod icon

    CPod

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    A simple, beautiful podcast app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • CPod is the most popular Linux alternative to Recast.

    • CPod is Free and Open SourceRecast is also Free and Open Source
  10. Neuecast icon

    Neuecast

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Player FM

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    Player.fm is a podcast player you can use in your browser. Player FM makes it easy to discover and listen to online news and views on thousands of topics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
     
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    Downcast

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    Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes.

    92 Downcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Downcast is the most popular commercial alternative to Recast.

    • Downcast is Paid and ProprietaryRecast is Free and Open Source
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    Podcini

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    Podcini is an open source podcast manager/player project. This is based on a fork from the popular project AntennaPod.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  14. Cardo icon

    Cardo

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    Cardo is a podcast player, inspired on Android's Antennapod. Cardo could be synchonized with Antennapod and other apps using Nextcloud Gppoder.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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