Tech riderRev. 9 Oct 2026
gPodder
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS
- 4Offline downloadsYes
- 5Video podcastsYes
- 6Private feed supportYes
- 7Cross-device syncYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: gpodder.github.io
Overview
gPodder is ranked #27 of 55 in podcast apps on Specifiction, made by gPodder. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
gPodder plans and pricing
All plansCompared on podcast apps
- Free plan
- Yesgpodder.github.io
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OSgpodder.github.io
- Offline downloads
- Yesgpodder.github.io
- Video podcasts
- Yesgpodder.github.io
- Private feed support
- Yesgpodder.github.io
- Cross-device sync
- Yesgpodder.github.io
Facts
- Purpose
- gPodder is an open-source media aggregator and podcast client.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Development
- The project says it has been in development since 2005.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The site lists version 3.11.5, released 2024-12-17, as the latest version.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Podcast syncing
- With a gPodder.net account, users can synchronize podcast subscriptions and episode actions across devices.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Podcast discovery
- The manual describes gPodder.net as a service for discovering podcasts and recommending podcasts to others.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Users can configure feed update frequency and choose whether new episodes are listed, queued, or downloaded immediately.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Players
- Users can select compatible audio and video players or enter a custom player command.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- 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.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Portability
- The project documents a portable mode that can store its database and downloaded files on an MP3 player or USB disk.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The project supports extensions and documents environment settings for loading or disabling them.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to documentation, a mailing list, and an issue tracker; its documentation also lists an IRC channel.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS, and Ubuntu PPA options; the documentation also links to Android platform information.gpodder.github.io · 9 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2005gpodder.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Podcast Apps in 2026#27 of 55
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Sources
- gpodder.github.io· checked 9 Oct 2026
- gpodder.github.io/docs/user-manual.html· checked 9 Oct 2026
- github.com/gpodder/gpodder· checked 9 Oct 2026