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)
Application type
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
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benni347 added Audiobookshelf as alternative to Audioserve
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benni347 added Audiobookshelf as alternative to Listen Audiobook Player
benni347 added Audiobookshelf as alternative to Cozy Player, AudioDeen and AudibooksNow
benni347 added Audiobookshelf as alternative to Islamic Audiobooks Central, Libby by Overdrive, eStories and AudioBooksCloud
Audiobookshelf information
Developed by
advplyr Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Rating
Average rating of 4.3Alternatives
40 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Categories
Audio & Music, News & Books, Video & Movies, System & HardwareGitHub repository
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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!