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Best Castbox alternatives in 2026

Castbox is podcast and audio app for iOS and Android with free listening. These 5 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

5 alternatives From best podcast apps How we rank

Ranked alternatives

  1. 1

    Apple Podcasts

    Also runs on macOS, Web. Free, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a browser player and a broad catalog of shows browsable by genre and host. It is closed source and works best on Apple devices.

    Best for Finding and following shows on Apple devices

    iOS, iPadOSmacOSWebFree

    90.0of 100
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  2. 2

    Spotify

    Also runs on Web, Windows, macOS. Carries podcasts alongside music on every major platform, with a free plan that includes ads. Its podcast tools are part of a music app, so dedicated listeners may find it less focused.

    Best for Podcasts and music in one app

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    85.5of 100
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  3. 3

    Overcast

    A focused iPhone and Apple Watch player with Smart Speed and a free core. The free version shows small ads, and the annual subscription removes them, so it is a narrower choice than Apple Podcasts.

    Best for A focused podcast player on iPhone

    iOS, iPadOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.0of 100
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  4. 4

    AntennaPod

    Is open source. Open-source GPL-3.0 player for Android that subscribes to any RSS feed and contains no ads of its own. It runs only on Android and depends on volunteers for its features.

    Best for Open-source podcasts on Android

    AndroidFree and open sourceOpen source

    82.5of 100
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  5. 5

    Deezer

    Also runs on Web, Windows, macOS. Carries podcasts alongside its music catalog, with apps on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. It is a music service first, so it ranks below the dedicated podcast apps.

    Best for Podcasts within a music service

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    76.0of 100
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About Castbox alternatives

What is the best alternative to Castbox?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Apple Podcasts, followed by Spotify. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Castbox?
Yes. Free options include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast.