Best Self-Hosted Podcast Apps in 2026

Applications and tools for listening to, managing, and processing podcasts.

The top-rated pick is podgrab with 1,969 GitHub stars.

2 self-hosted podcast apps — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all

podgrab

A self-hosted podcast manager/downloader/archiver tool to download podcast episodes as soon as they become live with an integrated player.

Alternative to:

Apple Podcasts

MinusPod

Self-hosted podcast server that uses AI to automatically remove ads from episodes before you hit play.

Alternative to:

Apple Podcasts

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.

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