Looking to manage or listen to your podcast library on Mac? Follow along for a look at what podcast app options are available on macOS.

Currently, you can find Podcasts inside of iTunes, but a separate Podcasts app has the opportunity to improve the experience a lot. There are also a variety of third-party options, some offer native macOS apps, and some rely on web players for the desktop.

Podcasts app options on Mac

  • iTunes (click the drop-down in the top left corner to switch from Music, Movies, etc. to Podcasts
  • Downcast for Mac (native app)
  • Pocket Casts (web player)
  • Player FM (web player)

Check out our thorough look at the best Podcast apps for iOS here.

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