Castopod

Castopod is an open-source podcast hosting platform designed for podcasters who want full control over their content and audience. Built with a focus on decentralization and independence, Castopod lets you self-host your podcasts without relying on third-party platforms or middlemen.

The platform comes with everything you need to manage, publish, and grow your podcast. It includes built-in analytics following IABv2 guidelines, automatic distribution to major podcast directories, and tools for creating video clips and soundbites for social media promotion. Castopod also supports monetization through premium subscriptions, micropayments, and tips.

What sets Castopod apart is its deep integration with the fediverse via ActivityPub. Your podcast becomes a social network instance where episodes can be shared, liked, and commented on across the decentralized social web. It also fully embraces the Podcasting 2.0 movement, supporting advanced features like transcripts, chapters, locations, and persons metadata.