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GNOME Podcasts vs OnlyPodcasts
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 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 Podcasts Free plan Android
OnlyPodcasts focuses on straightforward Android listening, with private-feed support, offline downloads, and car integration. Its Android-only availability and external search requests are the main points to consider.
Visit OnlyPodcastsThe facts
| GNOME Podcasts | OnlyPodcasts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | OnlyPodcasts |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | onlypodcasts.app |
| On podcast apps | #47 of 55 | #51 of 55 |
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
OnlyPodcasts: what it does well
- Free Android podcast player
- Supports private and custom RSS feeds
- Offline downloads include automatic cleanup options
- No in-app ads or third-party tracking
- Android Auto browsing and playback
What to know first
- Android only
- Search queries are sent to an external podcast API
- Storage permission may be requested for downloads
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