Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 351 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Podcast and Audiobook Platforms
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
AntennaPod| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Automattic | 85% | |
| 2 |  OvercastA leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | A leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | 82% |
| 3 |  SpotifyFrequently suggested for its integrated music and podcast library. | Frequently suggested for its integrated music and podcast library. | 77% |
| 4 |  Apple | 72% | |
| 5 |  Podcast AddictA highly customizable player for Android, though its overall rank has fallen. | A highly customizable player for Android, though its overall rank has fallen. | 64% |
| 6 | AntennaPodAI's top recommendation for privacy, open-source principles, and no ads. | AI's top recommendation for privacy, open-source principles, and no ads. | 62% |
| 7 |  Alphabet | 29% | |
| 8 |  Castro | 20% | |
| 9 |  Player FMA rising contender with solid cross-platform syncing features. | A rising contender with solid cross-platform syncing features. | 17% |
| 10 |  Castbox | 17% | |
| 11 |  Goodpods | 8% | |
| 12 |  Snipd | 7% | |
| 13 |  SiriusXM | 6% | |
| 14 |  Downcast | 5% | |
| 15 |  Podurama | 5% | |
| 16 |  Podbean | 5% | |
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 |  Fountain | 3% | |
| 19 |  Anytime Podcast Player | 3% | |
| 20 |  OvercastA leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | A leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | 2% |
| 21 |  Podcast Republic | 2% | |
| 22 |  Amazon | 2% | |
| 23 |  Audible | 1% | |
| 24 |  Audials | <1% | |
| 25 |  TuneIn | <1% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 55% of analyzed answers.
Its overall ranking dropped from #5 to #8 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Jumped from rank #6 in Oct 2025 to #2 in Mar 2026.
Emerged as a distinct entity alongside
Fell from rank #2 in Oct 2025 to #5 by Mar 2026.
“A top general-purpose app.” → “A great app, but explicitly not for users prioritizing privacy.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcast | 92% | 88% | |
| Apple Podcasts | 92% | 46% | |
| Pocket Casts | 92% | 88% | |
| Podcast Addict | 38% | 88% | |
| AntennaPod | 58% | 83% |
Pocket Casts remains the top-recommended podcast app, frequently praised by AI for its cross-platform syncing. However, for users prioritizing privacy and technical features, AntennaPod has surged to become the dominant open-source alternative since October 2025.
Across 351 AI responses, Automattic is mentioned most, named in 85% of them, followed by Overcast (82%) and Spotify (77%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 351 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Pocket CastsSpotifyOvercastApple PodcastsAI responses consistently segment recommendations by operating system and user needs. Between October 2025 and March 2026,
AI responses consistently segment recommendations by operating system and user needs. Between October 2025 and March 2026,
AntennaPodFor this privacy-focused query,
Brands mentioned
Pocket CastsI need a podcast app that supports OPML import and does not track my listening data.
For this privacy-focused query,
