Self-hosted

Audiobookshelf is a Free and Open-source Self-hosted Audiobook and Podcast Server

Mar 6, 2024 — 2 min read

Audiobookshelf is a free, open-source, self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with Android and iOS apps, supporting all audio formats.

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Fully open-source, including the android & iOS app (in beta)
Stream all audio formats on the fly
Search and add podcasts to download episodes w/ auto-download
Multi-user support w/ custom permissions
Keeps progress per user and syncs across devices
Auto-detects library updates, no need to re-scan
Upload books and podcasts w/ bulk upload drag and drop folders
Backup your metadata + automated daily backups
Progressive Web App (PWA)
Chromecast support on the web app and android app
Fetch metadata and cover art from several sources
Chapter editor and chapter lookup (using Audnexus API)
Merge your audio files into a single m4b
Embed metadata and cover image into your audio files (using Tone)
Basic ebook support and ereader
- Epub, pdf, cbr, cbz
- Send ebook to device (i.e. Kindle)
Open RSS feeds for podcasts and audiobooks