Audiobookshelf is an open‑source, self‑hosted server designed for managing and streaming your audiobook and podcast collection. It gives you full control over your library, with a clean web interface and mobile apps that make listening seamless across devices. Perfect for anyone who wants to own their media without relying on third‑party platforms.
Key Features
📚 Self‑hosted – Run on your own server, keep complete control of your library.
🌐 Web interface – Browse, manage, and stream audiobooks and podcasts from any browser.
📱 Mobile apps – Native apps for iOS and Android with offline listening support.
🔖 Bookmarks & progress sync – Resume playback across devices with synced progress.
🎨 Metadata management – Edit titles, authors, covers, and organize your collection.
🛠️ Open source – Actively developed with contributions from the community.
🔒 Privacy‑friendly – No external dependencies or tracking.
Castopod is a free, open-source podcast hosting platform that gives creators full control over their shows. With built-in support for Podcasting 2.0 and the fediverse, it empowers podcasters to self-host, engage directly with listeners, and distribute episodes everywhere without middlemen.
⭐ Features
🔒 Self-hosting freedom — Your podcast, your data, your rules.
🌐 Fediverse integration — Share, like, and comment across decentralized social networks.
📡 Cross-platform distribution — Publish once, appear everywhere (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, etc.).
🎬 Promotion tools — Create video clips & soundbites for social media.
📊 Analytics — IABv2-compliant insights with privacy-respecting listener data.
💰 Monetization options — Subscriptions, micropayments, tips, or embedded ads.
🆕 Podcasting 2.0 features — Add transcripts, chapters, persons, locations, and more.
🛠️ Open-source license — AGPL v3, community-driven and transparent.
