Spotify AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Podcast Managers

The best Podcast Manager alternative to Spotify is AntennaPod, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Spotify and many of them are Podcast Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Podcast Manager alternatives to Spotify are Pocket Casts, gPodder, Playary and Apple Podcasts.

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  1. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

     205 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).

    70 AntennaPod alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    AntennaPod vs Spotify Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Frexode
    0

    AntennaPod is great for podcasts. Has all the necessary features minus the tracking and ads. You wont find the spotify exclusive podcasts though. So if you listen to some of those, then Spotify might be your only option.

    collorfrisie
    Positive
    0

    much easier to sort podcasts and downloads are always available

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is a easy to use, nice looking, privacy friendly and OpenSource all in one solution for Podcasts. Probably the best podcast app there is. Only thing that is missing is being able to comment or see comments on ActivityPub Podcasts' feeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableSpotify is not according to our users
  2. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     240 likes

    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    125 Pocket Casts alternatives

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    • 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 vs Spotify Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    sedeti
    1

    That's just a podcast player

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    10

    Pocket Casts is a podcast player not a streaming music service.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Benjamin Brooks
    Negative
    0

    its solely for podcast and would be a waste of time for spotify users

    3 of 5 comments
    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     112 likes

    gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.

    119 gPodder alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  5. Playary icon

    Playary

     35 likes

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

    299 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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    Playary vs Spotify Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Contrary to what they say, there is no "everything" out there.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Playary is Free and ProprietarySpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Playary is Privacy focused and LightweightSpotify is not according to our users
  6. Apple Podcasts icon

    Apple Podcasts

     37 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.

    121 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
    Apple Podcasts screenshot 1
     
  7. Kasts icon

    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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  10. Castopod icon

    Castopod

     9 likes

    Open-source self-hosted platform for managing and distributing podcasts with direct audience engagement through Fediverse, decentralized social features, GDPR-compliant analytics, RSS distribution, promotion tools, monetization options, and Podcasting 2.0 standards.

    Cost / License

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  11. 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.

    105 Overcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  12. Podverse icon

    Podverse

     13 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!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  13. Queue - Podcasts icon

    Queue - Podcasts

     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  14. Soundbite icon

    Soundbite

     Like

    The premise is simple. Soundbite lets you discover new shows you through bite-sized listens which you and other people can curate.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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