Castopod replaces 15 paid apps
One open-source tool, 15 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
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Riverside alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Headliner alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →
Self-hosted podcasting with real analytics and private feeds; you become the hosting company.
the verdict →all Castos alternatives →
Podcast hosting on your server, complete with feeds, analytics and comments; you inherit the server.
the verdict →all Transistor alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Podbean alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Swell AI alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Podsqueeze alternatives →
Podcast hosting on your server, complete with feeds, analytics and comments; you inherit the server.
the verdict →all Buzzsprout alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
the verdict →all Auphonic alternatives →
Self-hosted podcasting with real analytics and private feeds; you become the hosting company.
the verdict →all Captivate alternatives →
Self-hosted podcast hosting with built-in analytics and fediverse comments.
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 →last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $2,556/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list