Instead of Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts alternatives
Apple Podcasts brings together millions of free shows, offline downloads, automatic downloads for followed shows, video podcasts, and transcripts with search and chapter navigation. It supports private feeds and cross-device sync, and works on Apple devices, the web, and Windows via iTunes. Premium shows and channels can offer ad-free listening, bonus content, and other subscriber benefits, with creators setting monthly or annual prices.
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Pocket Casts
by Pocket CastsFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Listeners wanting broad platform and device coverage — Pocket Casts adds Android, Windows, and support for devices and services including Sonos, Alexa, and Chromecast.
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Overcast
Free plan iPhoneMacApple users who want most features free — Overcast offers most features for free, with small visual ads and an annual subscription that adds bonus features and may hide ads.
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Player FM
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebListeners seeking a large free podcast library — Player FM offers a library of over 20 million free podcasts and supports Android, while Apple Podcasts supports Windows via iTunes.
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Podcast Republic
by Podcast RepublicFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebPeople combining podcasts with radio, books, and feeds — Podcast Republic combines podcasts with online radio, audiobooks, and RSS news and blog feeds in one customizable app.
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PinePods
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Listeners who want a self-hosted podcast server — PinePods is self-hosted and adds YouTube channel subscriptions with audio-only downloads, along with sync for settings and themes.
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Fountain
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 9
FluidCast
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 10
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Podverse
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 13
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YourPods
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4 - 15
OpenAir
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 16
Metacast
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 17
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Snipd
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 23
opencast
Free plan iPhoneMac - 24
A different app may suit you if you need Android or Linux support, want more ways to discover or organize audio, or prefer to host your own podcast server. Apple Podcasts has wide device support, but transcripts are available only in select languages and premium prices vary by creator. When switching, compare platform coverage, video and transcript support, offline listening, private feeds, and sync. Also consider whether extras such as broader media feeds or YouTube subscriptions matter more to you than Apple Podcasts’ catalog and device reach.