gPodder

Spec sheet

Purpose

gPodder is an open-source media aggregator and podcast client.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Platforms

The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS, and Ubuntu PPA options; the documentation also links to Android platform information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Security

The repository describes gPodder as free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later and states that it comes without warranty.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project directs users to documentation, a mailing list, and an issue tracker; its documentation also lists an IRC channel.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Founded

2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Cross-device sync

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Development

The project says it has been in development since 2005.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Device syncing

gPodder can sync episodes to filesystem-based media players and iPods; the manual says iPod sync was re-added circa 2022 and asks users to report whether it works.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Downloads

Users can configure feed update frequency and choose whether new episodes are listed, queued, or downloaded immediately.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Extensions

The project supports extensions and documents environment settings for loading or disabling them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Latest release

The site lists version 3.11.5, released 2024-12-17, as the latest version.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Offline downloads

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Players

Users can select compatible audio and video players or enter a custom player command.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Podcast discovery

The manual describes gPodder.net as a service for discovering podcasts and recommending podcasts to others.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Podcast syncing

With a gPodder.net account, users can synchronize podcast subscriptions and episode actions across devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Portability

The project documents a portable mode that can store its database and downloaded files on an MP3 player or USB disk.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Private feed support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Supported platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OSRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Video podcasts

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gpodder.github.io

Plans and prices

Every gPodder plan and price →

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