Audiobookshelf – self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

• Stream all audio formats on the fly
• Search and add podcasts to download episodes w/ auto-download
• Multi-user support w/ custom permissions
• Keeps progress per user and syncs across devices
• Auto-detects library updates, no need to re-scan
• Upload books and podcasts w/ bulk upload drag and drop folders
• Backup your metadata + automated daily backups
• Progressive Web App (PWA)
• Chromecast support on the web app and android app
• Fetch metadata and cover art from several sources
• Chapter editor and chapter lookup (using Audnexus API)
• Merge your audio files into a single m4b
• Embed metadata and cover image into your audio files
• Basic ebook support and ereader
• Epub, pdf, cbr, cbz
• Send ebook to device (i.e. Kindle)
• Open RSS feeds for podcasts and audiobooks
• Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, and iOS.

Website: github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf
Support:
Developer: advplyr
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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