OpenAir
What OpenAir is
OpenAir is a free, open-source podcast app for finding and listening to podcasts across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. It works with podcast RSS feeds and lets listeners import subscriptions through OPML. Subscription management, custom playlists, and listening-progress tracking help organize listening. Episodes can be downloaded for offline playback, and auto-download can keep the queue refreshed. Chapter navigation lets listeners move to particular sections of an episode.
Podcast discovery uses the PodcastIndex API and can also use the Fyyd API. App data is stored locally by default; the privacy policy says personal information is not collected without explicit consent. Optional Firebase cloud sync can store account details, subscriptions, listening history, queue, favorites, playback positions, and settings. Desktop users can browse, search, subscribe, stream, and download, but sign-in and cloud sync are not available there. The policy says network communications use TLS/HTTPS and locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest. Google Play lists no data collected or shared with third parties, as declared by the developer. The project directs questions to its GitHub repository for issue reporting.
Who it suits
OpenAir suits podcast listeners who want RSS and OPML support, playlists, chapter navigation, and offline downloads in a free, open-source app. It can also suit people listening across supported mobile, desktop, and web platforms, though desktop does not offer sign-in or cloud sync.
What it does well
- Free and open-source podcast listening.
- Imports subscriptions through OPML and supports RSS feeds.
- Downloads episodes for offline listening and can auto-download.
- Offers chapter navigation, playlists, and progress tracking.
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.
What to know first
- Desktop sign-in and cloud sync are unavailable.
- Locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest.
Limits
The free plan is listed as free. On desktop, sign-in and cloud sync are unavailable; locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free and open-source podcast app | Free |
As openair-podcast.github.io lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the OpenAir website.
- Choose a supported platform: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, or Windows.
- Add podcasts through RSS feeds or import them with OPML.
- Use the free plan; there is no free trial.
Verdict
Choose OpenAir if you want a free, open-source podcast app with RSS and OPML support, offline listening, and chapter navigation. Look elsewhere if desktop sign-in or cloud sync is essential, or if you require locally stored data to be encrypted at rest.
Questions
Is OpenAir free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing, and the app is described as free and open source.
Which platforms does OpenAir support?
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows are supported.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. Episodes can be downloaded for offline listening, and auto-download can keep the queue fresh.
Does OpenAir support cloud sync?
Optional Firebase cloud sync is available, but sign-in and cloud sync are not available on desktop.
What does the privacy policy say about data?
App data is stored locally by default, and personal information is not collected without explicit consent. Optional cloud sync can store account details and listening data; locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest.
How can I contact the project with questions?
The privacy policy directs users to open an issue on the project's GitHub repository.
Facts from OpenAir's own pages
- Chapters
- Listeners can navigate podcast chapters and skip to sections. · openair-podcast.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop limits
- Browsing, searching, subscribing, streaming, and downloading work on desktop, while sign-in and cloud sync are not yet available there. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Developer-provided data safety
- Google Play lists no data shared with third parties and no data collected, as declared by the developer. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · openair-podcast.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Discovery integrations
- Podcast discovery uses the PodcastIndex API and can also use the Fyyd API. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · openair-podcast.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · openair-podcast.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline listening
- Episodes can be downloaded for offline listening, and auto-download keeps the queue fresh. · openair-podcast.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Optional cloud sync
- Optional Firebase cloud sync can store account details, subscriptions, listening history, queue, favorites, playback positions, and settings. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Playlists and progress
- The project README lists custom playlists, subscription management, and listening progress tracking. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says app data is stored locally by default and personal information is not collected without explicit consent. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenAir is a free and open-source podcast app for discovering and listening to podcasts. · openair-podcast.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- RSS and OPML
- It supports podcast RSS feeds and OPML import. · openair-podcast.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says network communications use TLS/HTTPS and locally stored app data is not encrypted at rest. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The privacy policy directs users with questions to open an issue on the project's GitHub repository. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows · openair-podcast.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
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