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CPod vs GNOME Podcasts
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
CPod provides a straightforward, free desktop podcast experience with discovery and queue controls. Its unmaintained status and security warning are important reasons to evaluate alternatives.
Visit CPod Free plan Linux
GNOME Podcasts covers subscription management, playback, chapters, and offline downloads in a GNOME-focused Linux app. The unverified Flathub package status is worth noting before installation.
Visit GNOME PodcastsThe facts
| CPod | GNOME Podcasts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | apps.gnome.org |
| On podcast apps | #43 of 55 | #47 of 55 |
CPod: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Free and licensed under Apache 2.0
- Supports regional podcast discovery
- Queues and automatically downloads episodes
- Offers global media-key controls
What to know first
- Project is unmaintained
- May contain bugs and security vulnerabilities
- Maintainers recommend using alternatives
GNOME Podcasts: what it does well
- Supports RSS, Atom, iTunes, and SoundCloud subscriptions
- Imports subscriptions from OPML files
- Remembers playback position and supports chapters
- Offers offline episode downloads
- Free Linux app with Flatpak package
What to know first
- Available platform listed only as Linux
- Flathub package is labeled unverified
- Requires a 10 MiB Flatpak download
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