Head-to-head comparison
Headliner vs Podcast Addict
Two of the distribution tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Cheap, cheerful audiogram generator that helped invent the category and still works well.
Best for: Audiograms and clips
Veteran Android podcast app with 10M+ downloads and deep playback controls.
Best for:
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Headliner
Pros
- Free tier that's actually useful
- Audiogram engine is mature and reliable
- Used by major media outlets like BBC and CNN
Watch-outs
- Auto-clipping trails AI-first competitors
- Mobile app less polished than the web
- Templates can feel a step behind viral aesthetic
Podcast Addict
Pros
- Huge Android install base with serious power-user features
- Direct Chromecast, Sonos and Android Auto support
- Indexes new shows quickly from Apple
Watch-outs
- Android only, no iOS or web client
- Interface density can scare off casuals
- Ads in the free tier interrupt browsing
Which one should you pick?
Pick Headliner if
You’re building around audiograms and clips. Headliner more or less invented the podcast audiogram and a decade later it's still one of the most affordable and most-used. Free tier is genuinely usable, paid starts at $7.
Pick Podcast Addict if
You’re building around . Podcast Addict is the long-running power-user app on Android. Direct support for Chromecast, Sonos, Android Auto.
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Frequently asked
What does Headliner do better than Podcast Addict?
Headliner's standout is "Free tier that's actually useful". Podcast Addict doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Huge Android install base with serious power-user features" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Headliner; if the second does, pick Podcast Addict.
What are the trade-offs?
Headliner: auto-clipping trails ai-first competitors. Podcast Addict: android only, no ios or web client. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Headliner works on iOS, Android where Podcast Addict doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Headliner and Podcast Addict together?
Both are distribution tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Headliner for one show or episode type and Podcast Addict for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.