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