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Your complete self-hosted podcast ecosystem, at zero cost
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Audiobookshelf
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server for your library
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About Audiobookshelf
Audiobookshelf is a free, open source, self-hosted server for audiobooks and podcasts. It streams all common audio formats, organises libraries, keeps listening progress synced across devices, and comes with Android and iOS apps. You can search for and download podcast episodes automatically, manage multiple users, and edit chapters and metadata from the web interface. It suits listeners who want their own collection, on their own hardware, without a subscription streaming service.
Audiobookshelf website preview
Live preview of audiobookshelf.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Audiobookshelf: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers audiobooks, podcasts, self hosted, media server, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Audiobookshelf pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | audiobookshelf.org |
Audiobookshelf key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: audiobooks, podcasts, self hosted, media server, open source
- Official site: audiobookshelf.org
Audiobookshelf FAQ
How much does Audiobookshelf cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (audiobookshelf.org).
What is Audiobookshelf used for?
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server for your library Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: audiobooks, podcasts, self hosted, media server, open source.
Where can I try Audiobookshelf?
On its official site, audiobookshelf.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Audiobookshelf vs alternatives
| Audiobookshelf | PinePods | AdGuard Home | AirTrail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | audiobooks, podcasts, self hosted, media server, open source | podcasts, self hosted, sync, open source | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source | flight tracking, self hosted, open source, maps |
| Official site | audiobookshelf.org | pinepods.online | adguard.com | airtrail.johan.ohly.dk |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Audiobookshelf, it includes Password Pusher, Privoxy, pyLoad, SHKeeper.
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