Booksonic Alternatives

Booksonic is described as 'Streams user-hosted audiobooks on multiple platforms via HTTP with an open-source server and Android app, supporting MP3 and various formats, remote access, bitrate control' and is an app in the news & books category. There are nine alternatives to Booksonic for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, Self-Hosted and Linux apps. The best Booksonic alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Booksonic are Funkwhale, Audiobookshelf, Audible and PinePods.

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  1. calibre icon
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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.

    121 calibre alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
     
  2. Funkwhale icon
     175 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
     
  3. Audiobookshelf icon
     22 likes

    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.

    8 Audiobookshelf alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  4. Audible icon
     42 likes

    Unlock access to an unrivaled collection of premium audiobooks with features like chapter navigation, bookmarking, and variable speed, all available on the go with the genre-spanning titles from new releases to timeless romances.

    45 Audible alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Wear
     
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    Audible vs Booksonic Comments
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    I am unable to use audible to listen my own audiobooks. Audible can not be used as an Audiobook streamer server. Audible is just a service from amazon, and the app is here as a client only

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Audible is Paid and ProprietaryBooksonic is Free and Open Source
  5. PinePods icon
     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.

    52 PinePods alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Kubernetes
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. VoiceIncome icon
     1 like

    Listen to audiobooks and original podcasts in multiple languages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Audioserve icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. AudiobooksNow is a digital platform that offers audiobooks for purchase and download. For over a decade, we have provided users with access to a large selection of titles across various genres. Audiobooks can be purchased individually, or users can subscribe to our Club Pricing...

    42 AudibooksNow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
     
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