Audiobookshelf Alternatives

Audiobookshelf is described as 'Self-hosted server for audiobooks and podcasts with multi-user support, open-source apps, real-time streaming, automatic library updates, and cross-device sync' and is a Podcast Manager in the audio & music category. There are eight alternatives to Audiobookshelf for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best Audiobookshelf alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Audiobookshelf are Jellyfin, Funkwhale, Castopod and PinePods.

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Audiobookshelf alternatives are mainly Podcast Managers, but if you're looking for Text to Speech Services or Ebook Editors you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Audiobookshelf.
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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

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    Free e-book manager with features including library management, format conversion, syncing to devices, internet-independent operation, built-in viewer, news download as e-books, text-to-speech, privacy focus, extensible plugins, and no registration or tracking.

    122 calibre alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    calibre vs Audiobookshelf Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
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    Calibre can manage ebooks and audiobooks as well

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceAudiobookshelf is also Free and Open Source
    • calibre is Customizable and LightweightAudiobookshelf is not according to our users
  2. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     340 likes

    A free, open-source media system alternative to proprietary options like Emby and Plex, with Chromecast support, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, focusing on privacy without premium features, managing media from dedicated servers to multiple devices via various apps.

    53 Jellyfin alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Cloudron
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
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    Jellyfin vs Audiobookshelf Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
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    Jellyfin can be used with audiobooks too. The bookshelf plugin is required for books libraries, then the Books section will be organized by type (Audiobooks, Books, Comics).

    • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourceAudiobookshelf is also Free and Open Source
  4. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     176 likes

    Self-hosted platform for streaming, uploading, and sharing music or podcasts, browsable by artist, album, genre, or playlist. Accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers. Offers privacy-focused, ad-free experience, decentralized content sharing, and community moderation features.

    87 Funkwhale alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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    Funkwhale vs Audiobookshelf Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
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    Funkwhale is a music server but let you listen to podcasts too

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceAudiobookshelf is also Free and Open Source
    • Funkwhale is LightweightAudiobookshelf is not according to our users
  5. Castopod icon

    Castopod

     9 likes

    Open-source self-hosted platform for managing and distributing podcasts with direct audience engagement through Fediverse, decentralized social features, GDPR-compliant analytics, RSS distribution, promotion tools, monetization options, and Podcasting 2.0 standards.

    Cost / License

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  6. PinePods icon

    PinePods

     2 likes

    Podcast management platform with Rust backend, browser-based access, multi-user server-side sync, subscriptions, playback, downloads, PodPeopleDB host support, mobile compatibility, Nextcloud and gpodder syncing, and external app integration for flexible access.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Kubernetes
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. Booksonic icon

    Booksonic

     7 likes

    Provides remote streaming of user-owned audiobooks using an open-source server framework, offers Android and Subsonic-compatible app access, supports large libraries, MP3, AAC, OGG, HTTP streaming, transcoding plug-ins, bandwidth control, and Java compatibility.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Booksonic vs Audiobookshelf Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
    0

    Booksonic is a Subsonic Server that focuses on audiobooks like Audiobookshelf

    • Booksonic is Free and Open SourceAudiobookshelf is also Free and Open Source
  9. Audioserve icon

    Audioserve

     1 like

    Stream audiobooks efficiently with directory-based organization, playlists, web and Android clients, opus transcoding, metadata support, playback position sync, TLS/SSL, reverse proxy compatibility, compression, HTTP/2, and alternative transcoding.

    13 Audioserve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
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    Podsumer

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    Privacy-first self-hosted podcatcher with Docker-based deployment, SQLite backend, web interface, no data collection, OPML import/export, VPN routing support, episode artwork, audio streaming, media backup options, feed caching, and simple migration tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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