Poddr
What Poddr is
Poddr is free, open-source podcast software for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. It uses the iTunes API for podcast toplists and search, while also allowing manual RSS feed entry when a show is missing. Users can follow feeds and keep a local library without an online account or signup. Episodes may be downloaded for playback without an internet connection. Themes and accent colors provide appearance choices, and media-key support connects the player with desktop environments. OPML import and export helps move podcast feeds between Poddr and other podcatchers. The project says it has no ads or tracking, and its full codebase is available online under the GPL-3.0 license. Downloads include Windows .exe, Linux AppImage, .deb and snap packages, and a macOS .dmg. Poddr is built with Electron and Angular and uses iTunes RSS feeds and Search API. Help is available through Discord, GitHub issue reports, or email. Its free plan costs nothing.
Who it suits
Poddr suits desktop listeners who want a local podcast library, offline playback, and no account requirement. It also fits users seeking open-source software across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
What it does well
- Works on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
- Downloads episodes for offline playback
- Requires no online account or signup
- Imports and exports OPML feeds
- No ads or tracking, according to the maker
What to know first
- Podcast discovery depends on the iTunes API
- No mobile platform is listed
- Manual RSS entry may be needed for missing shows
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 100% free · no ads · no tracking | Free |
As sn8z.github.io lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Poddr provides a local, offline-capable podcast library across three desktop systems. Its open-source code, OPML tools, customizable appearance, and stated lack of ads or tracking make it a straightforward choice for desktop podcast listening.
Facts from Poddr's own pages
- Custom appearance
- Users can choose from themes and set an accent color. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop integration
- Poddr supports media keys and other integrations with desktop environments. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The site lists Windows .exe, Linux AppImage, .deb and snap, and Mac OS .dmg downloads. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · sn8z.github.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Implementation
- The project README describes Poddr as a podcast client built with Electron and Angular that uses iTunes RSS feeds and Search API. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository lists the project license as GPL-3.0. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Local library
- Users can follow podcast RSS feeds and keep their library locally without an online account or signup. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · sn8z.github.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Offline playback
- Users can download episodes in advance and play them without an active internet connection. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Poddr describes itself as free open source software and says its full codebase is available online. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- OPML
- Poddr can import and export OPML feeds to move a podcast library between Poddr and other podcatchers. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Podcast discovery
- Poddr uses the iTunes API for toplists and search, and users can manually add an RSS feed if a podcast is missing. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says Poddr has no ads or tracking and does not require an online account or signup for a local library. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Poddr is a free podcast player for Windows, Mac and Linux. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can ask for help or discuss Poddr in its Discord server, report issues on GitHub, or contact the maker by email. · sn8z.github.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Mac OS, Linux · sn8z.github.io, 22 Sept 2026
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