Castopod
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
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
France
EUPlatforms
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
- Online
- Docker
Features
Properties
- Decentralized
Features
- Podcast Hosting
Support for ActivityPub- Import/Export OPML Feeds
- Ad-free
- No registration required
- Dark Mode
- Podcast Manager
- GDPR Compliant
Support for Docker- Podcast Player
Castopod News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- braky updated Castopod
- braky liked Castopod
- Maoholguin updated Castopod
bgreenlol added Castopod as alternative to Unstream - support artists directly- Dwev reviewed Castopod
Castopod is a podcast host that is Open Source, built for the fediverse / activitypub, and supports many modern Podcasting 2.0 features such as transcripts, chapters, and more.
- Dwev liked Castopod
Castopod information
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What is Castopod?
Castopod is an open-source hosting platform for podcasters. It allows users to self-host their content, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform also enables interaction with listeners via the Fediverse, a decentralized social network. It offers promotional tools like video clips and soundbites creation for sharing on social media. Castopod provides comprehensive analytics compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD regulations, and IABv2 guidelines. It supports free and monetized publishing, including receiving tips and connecting to cryptocurrency networks. It also supports the Podcasting 2.0 movement, offering features like specifying locations, people, transcripts, chapters, etc.
Comments and Reviews
Castopod is a podcast host that is Open Source, built for the fediverse / activitypub, and supports many modern Podcasting 2.0 features such as transcripts, chapters, and more.