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gPodder vs Rhythmbox: catalog facts
gPodder	Rhythmbox
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Downloads to plain files, so any player and any backup tool works Cross-platform with optional subscription sync through gpodder.net	Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop
Plays through external players rather than having a polished built-in one Interface is utilitarian	Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build Project page gives little detail on features
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 23, 2026

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