Podcasts are digital audio programmes released as episodes and distributed over the internet. They cover everything from news and technology to entertainment, education, and specialist interests.
A podcast manager helps you subscribe to shows, discover new episodes, download or stream them, track listening progress, and organise your library. More advanced tools may also offer synchronisation, playlists, multiple user accounts, and centralised audio libraries.
Podcast managers are useful for listeners who follow several shows, want better organisation, or prefer more control over subscriptions, playback history, and downloaded media.
The applications featured here provide strong podcast management on Linux. Some focus primarily on podcasts, while others combine podcast support with broader audio library features. Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here.
Click the links in the table below to learn more about each manager.
| Self-Hosted Podcast Managers | |
|---|---|
| Audiobookshelf | Audiobook and podcast server with streaming and library management |
| PinePods | Podcast management with syncing, search, and playback |
| PodFetch | Podcast manager with automatic episode downloads and playback |
| CastCharm | Podcast manager for organising, following, and playing shows |
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