Castopod replaces 5 paid apps
One open-source tool, 5 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
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
facts verified 2026-08-11
Podcasting autoalojado con analíticas reales y feeds privados; tú te conviertes en la empresa de hosting.
the verdict →
Podcast hosting on your server, complete with feeds, analytics and comments; you inherit the server.
the verdict →
Alojamiento de pódcast en tu servidor, completo con feeds, analíticas y comentarios; tú heredas el servidor.
the verdict →
Podcasting autoalojado con analíticas reales y feeds privados; tú te conviertes en la empresa de hosting.
the verdict →
Pódcasting autoalojado con herramientas de analíticas, distribución y monetización; tú te conviertes en la empresa de alojamiento.
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 →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $516/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
