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Podcast Index API

Podcasts Free key (no card)

AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitFree keys are generous and there's no published hard limit. Just don't hammer the servers.

Documentation: podcastindex-org.github.io ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

Podcast Index is an open, community-supported directory of podcasts. The free alternative to Apple's podcast catalog. It gives you show details, episodes, categories, trending lists, and RSS feed URLs for millions of shows. It's donation-supported, free to use, and designed to be a public utility rather than a walled garden.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: Free keys are generous and there's no published hard limit. Just don't hammer the servers.

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: developer personal business

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Setup

  1. Create a free account at api.podcastindex.org. You'll get an API key and secret by email.
  2. Read the docs to see how the request signature works (it's Amazon-style signing).
  3. Add the key, secret, date, and user-agent headers to your first request.
  4. Hit the search endpoint with a keyword and browse the results.
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