Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
Newsboat
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsLinux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD
- 4Offline downloadsYes
- 5Private feed supportYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: newsboat.org
Overview
Newsboat is ranked #52 of 55 in podcast apps on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.
Compared on podcast apps
- Free plan
- Yesnewsboat.org
- Supported platforms
- Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSDnewsboat.org
- Offline downloads
- Yesnewsboat.org
- Private feed support
- Yesnewsboat.org
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Podcast Apps in 2026#52 of 55
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