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Open source Android podcatcher
AntennaPod ranks #5 of 8 in Podcast apps, with an Alt Score of 78. It is licensed under GPL-3.0, free from Free and available on Android. 8 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Android users who want a full-featured podcast manager without ads, tracking, or a locked-in platform, including people who value open-source software and control over their listening experience.
A free, open-source podcast player with no ads and no tracking. Subscribe to any show via its RSS feed rather than a proprietary catalog, download episodes individually or automatically for offline listening, and manage playback with standard controls (speed, skip silence, queue).
Subscribe to podcasts by adding their RSS feed (or searching a directory within the app), then choose to stream episodes or download them for offline playback, with new episodes queued automatically as they're published.
Where AntennaPod stands out
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Podcast apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for AntennaPod is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at Free verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod is free in all senses of the word: open source, no costs, no ads.
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License GPL-3.0 verified 2026-07-10
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AntennaPod/AntennaPod/master/LICENSE -
Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod is free in all senses of the word: open source, no costs, no ads.
https://antennapod.org/about/ -
Platforms Android verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod is not and will not be available on Windows, iOS or the Linux desktop.
https://antennapod.org/documentation/general/other-platforms -
Status active verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod is under active development by volunteers.
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.danoeh.antennapod/ -
Cross-device sync Yes verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod can synchronise your subscriptions and listening progress with other AntennaPod installations as well as other (desktop) apps.
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Trim silence / speed Partial verified 2026-07-10
Adjustable playback speed confirmed; no source mentions silence trimming.
enjoy them the way you like with adjustable playback speeds, chapter support and a sleep timer
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.danoeh.antennapod/ -
Chapters support Yes verified 2026-07-10
enjoy them the way you like with adjustable playback speeds, chapter support and a sleep timer
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.danoeh.antennapod/ -
Queue management Yes verified 2026-07-10
You can use the queue to store episodes that you plan to listen to. If you come across an interesting episode, long-press and select Add to queue.
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Downloads & auto-delete Yes verified 2026-07-10
AntennaPod has several mechanisms to make sure downloaded podcasts will not fill up your phone's memory.
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OPML import/export Yes verified 2026-07-10
OPML files allow you to transfer your subscriptions to another podcast app. ... To export your file, go to Settings » Import/Export » OPML export.
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Open source Yes verified 2026-07-10
This is the official repository of AntennaPod, the easy-to-use, flexible and open-source podcast manager for Android.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AntennaPod/AntennaPod/master/README.md -
No account required Yes verified 2026-07-10
Account/login only used when optional sync is enabled; core use needs no account.
When enabled via the settings, AntennaPod synchronizes your data.
https://antennapod.org/privacy/
FAQ
Yes. Pocket Casts, Castro and Overcast have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Pocket Casts — every license claim links its source.