Best Podcast Addict alternatives in 2026

Ranked alternatives

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   Apple Podcasts

   Also runs on iOS, 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, iPadOSmacOSWeb·Free

   90.0of 100

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   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

   WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   85.5of 100

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   Pocket Casts

   Is open source; also runs on iOS, Web. A free podcast player for iPhone, iPad, Android and the web, with curated recommendations and private RSS feed support. Its app code is published under MPL-2.0, and its paid extras are in-app purchases.

   Best for Free cross-platform listening with RSS feeds

   iOS, iPadOSAndroidWeb·Free plan, paid upgrades·Open source

   85.0of 100

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   Overcast

   Also runs on iOS. 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, iPadOS·Free plan, paid upgrades

   84.0of 100

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   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

   Android·Free and open source·Open source

   82.5of 100

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   Castro

   Also runs on iOS. An iPhone podcast app with one shared queue, auto-queue for favorite shows, episode limits for frequent publishers and custom playback speeds. Castro Plus at $24.99 a year adds advanced playback, and the app is iPhone-only.

   Best for iPhone listeners who manage many shows with a queue

   iOS·Free plan, paid upgrades

   81.0of 100

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   Snipd

   Also runs on iOS. An AI podcast player for iOS and Android that saves snips, transcripts and summaries, with a free plan for unlimited listening. Its AI features are capped on the free plan, so it suits note-taking listeners more than casual ones.

   Best for Podcast notes, transcripts and highlights

   iOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   79.5of 100

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   Castbox

   Also runs on iOS. Free listening and downloads across a large catalog on iOS and Android, with CarPlay, Android Auto and smart speaker support. It is closed source, and its paid options are not described on its homepage.

   Best for A large free catalog on a phone

   iOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   79.0of 100

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   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

   WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   76.0of 100

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