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24 alternatives to PodcastMenu

Listen to podcasts from your Mac menu bar

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PodcastMenu launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   mCast▲84

   Podcast player on the macOS menubar

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Soundbar▲213

   A lightweight SoundCloud player for Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   SoundMate▲107

   Enjoy SoundCloud from your Mac's menu bar

   2015 · icyarrow.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Hunt▲225

   See the latest product hunts from your Mac's menu bar

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Captain▲191

   A Docker menu bar app for Mac

   2017 · getcaptain.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SpotMenu▲259

   Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar

   2017 · kmikiy.github.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   AppStories▲147

   A weekly podcast exploring of the world of apps.

   2017 · macstories.net · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Loading▲205

   See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

   2015 · bonzaiapps.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Hub▲84

   Github activity in your Mac's menubar

   2015 · thehubapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hacker Menu▲75

    Check Hacker News from your Mac menu bar

    2015 · hackermenu.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Chapters▲107

    The best way to add chapters to your podcast

    2016 · chaptersapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Passenger For Uber▲169

    Request an Uber in seconds from your Mac’s menu bar

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    RadioBar▲115

    Open source macOS menubar app to listen to streaming radio

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    NPRbar▲2

    Listen to public radio in your menu bar

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Readit News▲67

    Read Reddit News from Mac menu bar

    2016 · appyogi.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Podcast List▲103

    An open database of tech podcasts

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Moonbeam▲164

    Easiest way to discover your next favorite podcast

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    UCast▲97

    The best listening experience for podcasts

    2016 · ucastapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pearl▲121

    See yourself in your Mac's menu bar

    2016 · thnkdev.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    VOX Radio▲151

    Listen to the best radio stations from all over the world

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Skip Tunes▲115

    Control iTunes, Spotify, or Rdio from your Mac's menubar

    2015 · skiptunes.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Remarks▲128

    Discuss a podcast while you listen

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    RAUR 2.0▲145

    Listen to and interact with your favorite podcasts.

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Podcast Gift 2.0▲164

    Find the best podcast episodes. Share, upvote and comment.

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →