Castopod replaces 5 paid apps
Compare Castopod with 5 paid apps. Each pairing describes a recorded use case and its limits; check the current license, feature availability and hosting requirements at the source.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour server
installInstall the PHP package on a HTTPS web server with MySQL or MariaDB and cron, or use a community YunoHost package
dataPodcast metadata and analytics live in MySQL or MariaDB; audio and artwork live on the server filesystem under public/media or in S3-compatible storage
setupA PHP web host, database, HTTPS, cron, writable paths and usually SMTP must all be configured
source checked 2026-08-11
Self-hosted podcasting with real analytics and private feeds; you become the hosting company.
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Podcast hosting on your server, complete with feeds, analytics and comments; you inherit the server.
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Podcast hosting on your server, complete with feeds, analytics and comments; you inherit the server.
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Self-hosted podcasting with real analytics and private feeds; you become the hosting company.
the verdict →
Self-hosted podcasting with analytics, distribution and monetization tools; you become the hosting company.
the catchYou become the hosting company: CDN, storage, backups, updates and support, without Libsyn's managed distribution, advertising scale or operator help.
the verdict →all Libsyn alternatives →latest recorded source check 2026-08-11 · up to $516/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
