Audiobookshelf
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server supporting all audio formats, open-source mobile apps, multi-user access, real-time streaming, auto library updates, metadata backup, Chromecast, PWA, chapter editing, ebook support, and integrated metadata retrieval.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
- Docker
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
Features
- Audio Books
- Ad-free
- Works Offline
- Podcast Player
- Stream audio
- Podcast Manager
- Cloud Sync
- Lossless Audio
- Dark Mode
- Chromecast Support
- Automatic album art download
- Progressive Web App
- Built-in RSS reader
- Support for Multiple Users
Audiobookshelf News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- Maoholguin updated Audiobookshelf
- Danilo_Venom added Audiobookshelf as alternative to Podsumer
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- koralowiec reviewed Audiobookshelf
One of the best apps to selfhost! I love it!
Audiobookshelf information
Developed by
advplyr Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Rating
Average rating of 4.3Alternatives
8 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Categories
Audio & Music, News & Books, Video & Movies, System & HardwareGitHub repository
- 11,901 Stars
- 883 Forks
- 961 Open Issues
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What is Audiobookshelf?
Audiobookshelf is an open-source server for audiobooks and podcasts, with apps for Android and iOS. It streams all audio formats, allows podcast search and addition, auto-downloads episodes, and supports multiple users with customized permissions. It tracks user progress across devices, automatically detects library updates, and allows bulk uploads of books and podcasts. It backs up metadata, executes daily backups, supports Chromecast, fetches metadata and cover art, includes a chapter editor, and merges audio files into m4b format. It also supports ebooks in various formats, allows sending ebooks to devices like Kindle, and supports open RSS feeds for podcasts and audiobooks.
Comments and Reviews
One of the best apps to selfhost! I love it!