Open Source Android Podcast Apps

Audiobookshelf works best when you have an organized directory structure like shown below. This is because information is taken from your folder names. This includes the author name, series name, book title, publish year, volume number, and subtitle. However, you can enable scanner settings to prefer using your audio file ID3 tags or an OPF file over using folder names. Fully open-source, including the android & iOS app (in beta) Stream all audio formats on the fly. Search and add podcasts to download episodes w/ auto-download. Multi-user support w/ custom permissions. Keeps progress per user and syncs across devices. Auto-detects library updates, no need to re-scan. Upload books and podcasts w/ bulk upload drag and drop folders. Backup your metadata + automated daily backups. Progressive Web App (PWA). Chromecast support on the web app and android app. Fetch metadata and cover art from several sources. Chapter editor and chapter lookup (using Audnexus API). Merge your audio files int.

AntennaPod is a flexible and open-source podcast manager for Android that’s really simple and easy to use. It lets you listen to and download thousands of podcasts without having to use a browser. It’s got all the features you would need, and none of the crap you don’t. Its features include automatic download and playback with variable speed, RSS and Atom feeds, OPML import and export, Flattr integration and more! AntennaPod is currently being tested to work on a number of different combinations of Android versions, phones and use cases. It is also being translated in various languages through its Transifex project page.

A small, easy-to-use program to access itunesU media & podcasts in Linux and Android.

audiobookshelf-app is an open-source Android and iOS client for accessing personal audiobook and podcast collections hosted on an Audiobookshelf server. It allows users to browse, stream, and download audio content from their self-hosted libraries. Downloaded audiobooks and podcast episodes can be played offline without an active server connection. The built-in player provides playback speed adjustments, chapter navigation, and sleep timers. Listening progress is tracked and synchronized with the server across connected devices. Users can explore book details, cover artwork, and organized podcast collections. The application supports multiple user accounts through the server's permission system. Built with Nuxt and Capacitor, it provides a mobile listening experience while maintaining control over personal media collections.

Pocket Casts is an open-source podcast player for Android that helps listeners discover, organize, and enjoy audio and video podcasts. It provides a searchable podcast catalog with recommendations and personalized subscription management. Users can create custom filters to group episodes by podcast, playback status, or other criteria. The playback engine supports variable speed, silence trimming, volume boosting, and adjustable skip controls. Episodes can be downloaded for offline listening and organized into playback queues. Account synchronization keeps subscriptions, playback positions, and listening activity available across supported devices. Additional features include sleep timers, bookmarks, and listening statistics. The Android application also supports compatible automotive systems and wearable devices, with some services and advanced features requiring a subscription.