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LifestyleAlternative to Apple PodcastsAlternative to OvercastAlternative to Pocket Casts

Podgrab

Lightweight self-hosted podcast manager and automated episode archiver.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars1.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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MultimediaPodcast DownloaderRss Podcast ServerSelf Hosted PodcastsPodcast Archiver
Overview

Why consider Podgrab?

Podgrab is an open-source self-hosted podcast manager and archiver. Built in Go, it monitors RSS podcast feeds, downloads new audio episodes automatically to local storage, and provides a clean mobile web player for offline listening.

Guided learning

Learn Podgrab by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Podgrab

Podgrab runs as a lightweight background service to archive your favorite podcast shows permanently on home storage.

Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name podgrab \
3 -p 8080:8080 \
4 -v /storage/podcasts:/assets \
5 -v podgrab_config:/config \
6 akhilrex/podgrab:latest

Access http://localhost:8080 to search podcast directories and automate episode downloads.

Podgrab is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

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Podgrab FAQs

Podgrab is listed as a Lifestyle tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Podgrab is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Podgrab is listed as an alternative to Apple Podcasts. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.