Audiobookshelf

easy
Media

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with progress tracking and mobile apps.

0.5 GB RAM min Docker required Active development iOS & Android
GitHub Docs Website

Replaces

Spotify

Pros

  • Excellent mobile apps
  • Progress syncing across devices
  • Podcast support built in
  • Clean modern interface

Cons

  • Audiobook metadata sources limited
  • Library organization can be picky about folder structure
  • Single developer project
  • No Chromecast support yet

Tags

audiobookspodcastsmediastreaminglibrary

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