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gPodder vs Podcast Addict: catalog facts
gPodder	Podcast Addict
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium A free ad-supported version is available. A paid upgrade removes advertisements.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Downloads to plain files, so any player and any backup tool works Cross-platform with optional subscription sync through gpodder.net	Per-podcast settings for speed, downloads and playback behaviour Handles radio, YouTube and audiobooks alongside podcasts
Plays through external players rather than having a polished built-in one Interface is utilitarian	Dense interface with an enormous number of options Android only; the free version shows advertisements
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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