Kasts review
A focused podcast player for free listening, downloads, queues, and playback sync.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Kasts is KDE’s free, open-source podcast application for listening across Linux, Android, and Windows. It is aimed at listeners who want core podcast tools without a paid plan: search, episode downloads, queue management, variable playback speed, and playback-position synchronization. System integration includes suspend inhibition during playback, which helps keep an episode running when the device would otherwise suspend. Its platform coverage suits desktop and Android users, while people who require Apple-device support will need another app.
There is no paid tier to compare: Kasts is distributed as free software. Its synchronization options center on gpodder.net and gpodder-nextcloud, allowing playback positions to move between compatible clients. The feature set also covers offline episode downloads and a play queue for managing listening order. This makes Kasts a practical fit for listeners who value open-source distribution, local listening, and straightforward playback controls over a larger service ecosystem. Buyers evaluating it should consider whether those gpodder-based synchronization options match their devices and workflow.
Kasts keeps its focus on conventional podcast listening rather than a broad media platform. The published feature set does not include video podcasts, transcripts, or private-feed support, and the supported-platform list excludes iOS and macOS. Choose Kasts for a minimal, free podcast app on Linux, Android, or Windows, particularly when open-source software and playback synchronization matter. Choose an alternative if your listening depends on Apple platforms, video content, searchable transcripts, or private feeds.
Kasts pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free and open-source across Linux, Android, and Windows
- Supports queues, downloads, variable playback speed, and podcast search
- Syncs playback positions through gpodder.net and gpodder-nextcloud
- Where it doesn't
- No iOS or macOS support
- Does not include video podcasts or transcripts
- Private-feed support is not part of the published feature set
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