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MediaAlternative to StorytelAlternative to AudibleAlternative to WhisperSync

Storyteller

Self-hosted platform for automatically synchronizing ebooks and audiobooks (Whispersync).

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Epub AudioForced AlignmentMediaAudiobook SyncWhispersync Alternative
Overview

Why consider Storyteller?

Storyteller is an open-source platform that automatically synchronizes text ebooks (EPUB) with audiobooks (MP3, M4B) using speech-to-text forced alignment. It replicates Amazon Whispersync for your own digital library.

Guided learning

Learn Storyteller by building

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

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Overview of Storyteller

Storyteller matches audio tracks with eBook paragraphs, highlighting words in real time as the narrator speaks.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name storyteller \
3 -p 8001:8001 \
4 -v $(pwd)/storyteller_data:/var/lib/storyteller \
5 smoores/storyteller:latest

Storyteller is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Storyteller FAQs

Storyteller is listed as a Media 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Storyteller 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.

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