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AntennaPod

Open-source podcast player for Android that subscribes to any RSS feed

82.5
Score in best podcast apps
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Ranked 4 of 6 in best podcast apps

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

About AntennaPod

AntennaPod is a podcast manager for Android. Its site describes it as an open podcast player that lets users subscribe to any RSS feed, and it says the app contains no ads, although publishers can add ads to their own episodes. The project is run by volunteers without commercial interests, according to its site.

The source code is on GitHub under GPL-3.0, so people can read and change it. AntennaPod has no Apple or desktop version. It suits Android users who want a podcast player with no ads of its own. Readers who need iPhone or Apple Watch support should choose Apple Podcasts or Overcast.

Key features

  • Any RSS feed
  • Open source, GPL-3.0 licensed
  • No ads in the app
  • Volunteer project

Strengths

  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0
  • Subscribes to any RSS feed
  • No ads in the app itself

Limits

  • Android only, with no iPhone version
  • Volunteer-run, so features depend on contributors

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Questions about AntennaPod

Is AntennaPod free?
AntennaPod can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0; no ads in the app. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is AntennaPod open source?
Yes. AntennaPod publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
Which platforms does AntennaPod support?
AntennaPod is available on: Android.
What is AntennaPod best for?
Open-source podcasts on Android. In our ranking of podcast apps it is number 4 of 6 with a score of 82.5.
What are the best alternatives to AntennaPod?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Castbox.

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