Apple Podcasts AlternativesPodcast Players & Podcast Managers like Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts is described as 'Stream a wide range of shows from top names and independents, access premium content, and discover new podcasts through curated recommendations and seamless device integration' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Apple Podcasts for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Apple Podcasts alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Apple Podcasts are AntennaPod, Pocket Casts, TuneIn Radio and Podcast Addict.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

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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.

    294 Spotify alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android TV
    • Tizen OS
    • Roku
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  2. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

     215 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).

    86 AntennaPod alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  4. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     245 likes

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

    140 Pocket Casts alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Chrome OS
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    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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  5. TuneIn Radio icon

    TuneIn Radio

     203 likes

    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    241 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
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  6. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

     67 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.

    129 Podcast Addict alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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    • European Union flagEU
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  8. gPodder icon

    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.

    136 gPodder alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  9. Power Ampache 2 icon

    Power Ampache 2

     7 likes

    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

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    • Android
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  10. podium Podcast icon

    podium Podcast

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    podium is a modern, open-source Podcast app for Android, written in Kotlin using Compose. The app uses Material 3 Expressive design to fit right in with modern Android UI.

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    • Android
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    • Obtainium
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  11. Playary icon

    Playary

     36 likes

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

    312 Playary alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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  13. 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.

    114 Overcast alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  14. Podcatcher: Podcast App icon

    Podcatcher: Podcast App

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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