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MultimediaAlternative to Audible + Kindle SyncAlternative to WhisperSync

Storyteller

Self-hosted platform for automatically synchronizing e-books and audiobooks into read-along books.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars1.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Audiobook Ebook SyncWhispersync AlternativeRead Along BooksEducationSpeech Forced Alignment
Overview

Why consider Storyteller?

Storyteller is an open-source platform that aligns e-books (EPUB) and audiobooks (M4B/MP3) using AI forced speech alignment. It generates read-along editions where text highlights in sync with narrator audio, mimicking Amazon WhisperSync.

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Overview of Storyteller

Storyteller matches narrated audio tracks against EPUB text, letting readers switch seamlessly between listening and reading.

Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name storyteller \
3 -p 8001:8001 \
4 -v /srv/storyteller:/var/lib/storyteller \
5 smoores/storyteller:latest

Upload an EPUB and matching audio files; Storyteller aligns timestamps and streams synchronized read-along media to your web browser or e-reader.

Storyteller is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

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Storyteller FAQs

Storyteller is listed as a Multimedia 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 AGPL-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 Audible + Kindle Sync. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.