audiobookshelf

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

⭐ 14,605 stars on GitHub · 🍴 1,204 forks · 📜 License: gpl-3.0 · 💻 Language: JavaScript

What is audiobookshelf?

A standout opensource self-host project on GitHub — host on your own server for full control over your data and costs.

Main components

• Fully open-source, including the android & iOS app (in beta)
• 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

The biggest strength is active opensource community — fast bug fixes, regular features, no abandonment risk.

Best for self-host enthusiasts wanting to try a strong-community opensource project.

Topics: the project is tagged with popular topics:

• 🏷️ audiobook-manager
• 🏷️ audiobooks
• 🏷️ audiobookshelf
• 🏷️ podcasts
• 🏷️ self-hosted

Quick install

The project supports Docker Compose:

git clone https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf.git
cd audiobookshelf
docker compose up -d

Check the README in the repo for required env variables.

Minimum system requirements

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Use the VSIS VPS Mini 1GB RAM / 1 vCPU / 15GB SSD (~70k/tháng) plan from VSIS.NET — high-speed VN-based VPS, 24/7 support, ideal for running audiobookshelf smoothly.

🎯 Benefits:

• One-command docker compose up -d deploy in 2 minutes
• Dedicated IPv4, root access, unmetered domestic bandwidth
• Daily snapshot backup
• Free install assistance from the VSIS team

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Resources

• 🔗 GitHub: advplyr/audiobookshelf
• 🌐 Homepage: https://audiobookshelf.org
• 📚 Official docs: see README in the repo
• 💬 Community: GitHub Issues + Discussions

Article compiled from GitHub data on 10/10/2026. Star/fork counts may have changed — see live numbers via the GitHub link.