Follow YouTube channels and playlists in any podcast app - with smart filters, automatic updates, no Shorts, and no ads.
Your favourite channels keep updating, but catching up on YouTube means finding time to sit and watch.
PigeonPod turns new uploads into a podcast queue, so you can catch up on your commute, walk, or while doing chores.
Listen away from the screen →Great explainers, interviews, and lectures are easy to save for later—and easy to never return to.
Follow the channels you learn from in your podcast app, and turn spare moments into time for deeper ideas.
Build a learning feed →News and commentary move fast, but Shorts and recommendations pull you away from the updates you came for.
Follow the voices you trust in any podcast app. PigeonPod syncs new long-form episodes automatically and skips short clips by default.
Make your feed calmer →Smart Channel Subscription
Quickly add channels via YouTube channel or playlist URLs.
RSS Podcast Subscription
Generate standard RSS links compatible with any podcast client.
Auto Sync Updates
Automatically check and incrementally sync latest content.
Content Filtering
Keyword include/exclude and episode duration filters.
Ad-Free Listening
Automatically removes YouTube ads from the beginning and middle of episodes.
Privacy & Security
We don't need your YouTube account, just the channel URL.
Type the name of a YouTube channel or playlist, or paste a direct link if you prefer.
PigeonPod instantly converts the channel into a standard podcast RSS feed that stays in sync automatically.
Add the feed to Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use our Web Player to enjoy background playback.
Setup walkthroughs, RSS troubleshooting, and web player help for turning YouTube into a podcast workflow.
Create a private RSS feed from a YouTube channel and keep it in sync automatically.
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Follow your private RSS feed in Apple Podcasts, with the most common fixes.
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Subscribe to YouTube channels in Pocket Casts with background playback and syncing.
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Use “Follow a Show by URL” on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and fix common feed errors.
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Listen in your browser with cross-device progress sync, plus RSS when you want it.
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$0 /month
For first-time listeners and light testing.
$6.9 /month
For regular listeners with growing subscriptions.
$10.9 /month
For power users who need high limits and advanced automation.
Yes! All public channels can be converted, except members-only content.
No limit! Whether it's a 10-minute clip or a 3-hour show, it works perfectly.
Usually within 1 hour.
Our feed works with all podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and more.
Yes! Just download episodes in your podcast app like any regular podcast.
The Free plan includes 1 channel subscription, up to 100 episodes for YouTube playlists, up to 3 individual episodes, and 1GB of cloud storage. It's perfect for first-time listeners.
You can delete your account to wipe all data, or simply pause — your channel list stays, and you can continue once you resubscribe.
No! Just provide the channel's Profile page URL or channel ID — we'll never ask for your account password.
Follow separate OP and SaaS release tracks in one public changelog.
OP / Self-hosted
GitHub-backed releases for the open-source and self-hosted product line.
2026-06-05
Introduced multi-user capabilities with role-based access control (RBAC), built-in SSL support, and improved YouTube sync stability.
2026-05-27
Adds per-playlist sync interval control and makes YouTube playlist sync and downloads less likely to get stuck.
2026-05-03
Switched to YouTube Data API for faster playlist synchronization and added retry visibility to the task dashboard.
SaaS / Cloud
Hosted product rollout notes and cloud-only changes for pigeonpod.cloud.
2026-09-28
PigeonPod Cloud has discontinued Bilibili import and sync support (retained in the open-source version); improved M4A podcast client compatibility, added archived livestream filters, and launched Spanish localization.
2026-09-19
Load a Feed's complete accessible history on desktop, with more reliable YouTube downloads and Bilibili syncing plus a simpler account entry point.
2026-08-28
Improved YouTube episode preparation and playlist syncing, sped up library browsing, and strengthened subscription billing updates.
Core product updates, code visibility, and privacy commitments are all publicly accessible.
Loved and Trusted by our users
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Channels converted
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Successful syncs
With PigeonPod, I can finally listen to my favorite storytelling and music YouTube channels without annoying ads or keeping the screen on just for audio.
kosaph@X
After adding my favorite YouTube channels to Apple Podcasts with PigeonPod, it works perfectly with CarPlay. My car now has its own YouTube radio.
weliamns@Reddit
Every update has been shipped continuously. It keeps getting better. Keep going!
szguan@V2ex
This was exactly the thing I needed! Thank you for this great project. Got it up and running and working quickly.
muzzymate@Reddit