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Rhythmbox vs gPodder: catalog facts
Rhythmbox	gPodder
Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop	Downloads to plain files, so any player and any backup tool works Cross-platform with optional subscription sync through gpodder.net
Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build Project page gives little detail on features	Plays through external players rather than having a polished built-in one Interface is utilitarian
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
No account 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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