gPodder
by gPodder
What gPodder is
gPodder is a free, open-source media aggregator and podcast client developed since 2005. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, and Sailfish OS, with Android also listed among its platforms. Listeners can follow audio and video podcasts, subscribe to private feeds, and download episodes for offline use. Feed settings control update frequency and whether new episodes are listed, queued, or downloaded immediately. A gPodder.net account synchronizes subscriptions and episode actions across devices, while the service supports podcast discovery and recommendations. Users can choose compatible audio or video players or enter a custom player command. gPodder can synchronize episodes with filesystem-based media players and iPods. Portable mode stores its database and downloaded files on an MP3 player or USB disk. Extensions are supported. The latest listed release is version 3.11.5, released December 17, 2024. The software is free under GPL version 3 or later.
Who it suits
gPodder suits listeners who want a free podcast client with offline downloads, video and private-feed support, and optional cross-device synchronization. It also fits users who need portable storage or configurable playback.
What it does well
- Free open-source podcast client
- Offline episode downloads
- Video and private-feed support
- Cross-device subscription synchronization
- Portable mode for USB storage
What to know first
- Android is listed, but supported-platform details emphasize desktop systems
- iPod synchronization may require user verification
- Software comes without warranty
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Open-source podcast client | Free |
As gpodder.github.io lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
gPodder combines podcast subscriptions, configurable downloads, playback choices, and synchronization in a free open-source client. Its portable mode and extension support add flexibility for listeners managing episodes across devices.
Facts from gPodder's own pages
- Development
- The project says it has been in development since 2005. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Device syncing
- gPodder can sync episodes to filesystem-based media players and iPods; the manual says iPod sync was re-added circa 2022 and asks users to report whether it works. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Users can configure feed update frequency and choose whether new episodes are listed, queued, or downloaded immediately. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The project supports extensions and documents environment settings for loading or disabling them. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2005 · gpodder.github.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Latest release
- The site lists version 3.11.5, released 2024-12-17, as the latest version. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS, and Ubuntu PPA options; the documentation also links to Android platform information. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Players
- Users can select compatible audio and video players or enter a custom player command. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Podcast discovery
- The manual describes gPodder.net as a service for discovering podcasts and recommending podcasts to others. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Podcast syncing
- With a gPodder.net account, users can synchronize podcast subscriptions and episode actions across devices. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Portability
- The project documents a portable mode that can store its database and downloaded files on an MP3 player or USB disk. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Private feed support
- Yes · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- gPodder is an open-source media aggregator and podcast client. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The repository describes gPodder as free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later and states that it comes without warranty. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to documentation, a mailing list, and an issue tracker; its documentation also lists an IRC channel. · gpodder.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Video podcasts
- Yes · gpodder.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
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