For self-hosted audiobook listening, Booksonic provides a server and Android client; development is currently on hold.
AudiobookShelf
Audiobookshelf provides self-hosted audiobook and podcast server software for managing a personal audio library.
About AudiobookShelf
Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server for managing a personal audio library. Self-hosted means you run the server software yourself to organize and access your own collection. It is listed in the Books & Reading > Audiobooks category.
You can access it on the web and on Android. The website at audiobookshelf.org provides documentation to help with setup and use, along with answers to common questions. It also includes information about contributing and a showcase section.
It suits people who have their own audiobook and podcast files and want to manage them with their own server. It is for listeners who prefer to keep a personal library and access it from supported web and Android platforms. The site content is in English.
Key features
- Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server software
- Manage a personal audio library
- Use on web browsers
- Use on Android devices
- Documentation and common questions section
Best for: People who want to self-host and manage their own audiobook and podcast library.
Good for
- Focused on audiobooks and podcasts
- Self-hosted for personal library control
- Available on web and Android
- Provides documentation and common questions
Watch out for
- Requires running and managing your own server
AudiobookShelf at a glance
- Website
- audiobookshelf.org
- Category
- Books & Reading › Audiobooks
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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AudiobookShelf FAQ
What is Audiobookshelf?
Audiobookshelf is self-hosted audiobook and podcast server software for managing a personal audio library.
What platforms can I use it on?
It is listed for use on web and Android.
Where can I find help with Audiobookshelf?
The website provides Documentation and Common Questions sections.
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