PinePods

Your complete self-hosted podcast ecosystem, at zero cost

About PinePods

PinePods is a self-hosted podcast platform that lets you subscribe to shows, discover new ones through Podcast Index and iTunes search, and sync listening progress, settings, and playlists across devices. It offers native apps for mobile and desktop, a web client, YouTube channel subscriptions, smart playlists, and multi-user support. Podcast listeners who want full ownership of their subscriptions and data can deploy it with Docker or Kubernetes.

PinePods website preview

Live preview of pinepods.online via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

PinePods: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers podcasts, self hosted, sync, 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.

PinePods 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	pinepods.online

PinePods 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: podcasts, self hosted, sync, open source
Official site: pinepods.online

PinePods FAQ

How much does PinePods 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 (pinepods.online).

What is PinePods used for?

Your complete self-hosted podcast ecosystem, at zero cost Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: podcasts, self hosted, sync, open source.

Where can I try PinePods?

On its official site, pinepods.online — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

PinePods vs alternatives

	PinePods	Audiobookshelf	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	podcasts, self hosted, sync, open source	audiobooks, podcasts, self hosted, media server, open source	ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source	flight tracking, self hosted, open source, maps
Official site	pinepods.online	audiobookshelf.org	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 PinePods, it includes MyIP, ChronoFrame, MeshCentral, ZoneMinder.

FreeUtilities & Securitypodcastsself-hostedsyncopen-source

Alternatives to PinePods

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with PinePods — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

Audiobookshelf

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server for your library

Freeaudiobookspodcastsself-hostedmedia-server

Utilities & Security

AdGuard Home

Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers

Freead-blockingdnsprivacyself-hosted

Utilities & Security

AirTrail

Open-source personal flight tracker for mapping your travel history

Freeflight-trackingself-hostedopen-sourcemaps

Utilities & Security

AliasVault

Password manager with built-in email aliases

Freepassword-manageremail-aliasself-hostedopen-source

Utilities & Security

Anchr

Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service

Freebookmarksurl-shortenerimage-uploadopen-source

Utilities & Security

bewCloud

Simple, self-hosted alternative to Nextcloud

Freefile-syncself-hostednextcloud-alternativeopen-source

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: MyIP — All-in-one IP toolbox for checks, leaks, and speed tests; ChronoFrame — Self-hosted personal gallery for your everyday moments; MeshCentral — Freely manage your devices, anywhere.