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Anytime Podcast Player vs gPodder

Both stand on podcast apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Anytime Podcast Player

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Anytime combines podcast discovery, following, offline downloads, and transcript support in a free mobile app. Some features depend on individual podcasts, and its search and chart providers may collect query words and public IP addresses.

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gPodder

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

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.

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The facts

	Anytime Podcast Player	gPodder
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Anytime Podcast Player	gPodder
Website	anytimeplayer.app	gpodder.github.io
On podcast apps	#25 of 55	#21 of 55

Anytime Podcast Player: what it does well

Searches over 4 million podcasts and charts
Downloads episodes, chapters, and available transcripts
Supports variable playback speed and WearOS controls
Free to use, open source, and ad free

What to know first

Available only on Android and iOS
Podcasting 2.0 features depend on podcast support
Search and chart services may collect queries and public IP addresses

gPodder: 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

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