MinusPod vs podgrab
Comparing two open source alternatives to Apple Podcasts and Pocket Casts and Overcast and Spotify . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
MinusPod
MITSelf-hosted podcast server that uses AI to automatically remove ads from episodes before you hit play.
podgrab
GPL-3.0A self-hosted podcast manager/downloader/archiver tool to download podcast episodes as soon as they become live with an integrated player.
Side-by-side comparison
| MinusPod | podgrab | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 192 | 1,969 |
| Forks | 14 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 144 |
| Last Commit | May 17, 2026 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| First Released | Nov 26, 2025 | Oct 6, 2020 |
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