Audiobookshelf: Self-Hosted Audiobook and Podcast Server

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with multi-user support and per-user progress tracking.

Audiobookshelf requirements

The key facts for Audiobookshelf.

Requirement
Audiobookshelf
Architecturex86 + ARM
PriceFree
Containers1 (app only)
DatabaseSQLite
RuntimeNode.js
Install optionsDocker only
ClientsAndroid

Common questions

Can it download podcasts automatically?

Yes. You can search for podcasts, add them and have new episodes download automatically.

Does it handle ebooks?

Audiobookshelf has basic ebook support with a built-in reader for EPUB, PDF, CBR and CBZ files, and can send an ebook to a device such as a Kindle.

How does it keep progress in sync?

It stores listening progress per user and syncs it across devices. It also makes automated daily backups of your metadata.

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