Castopod

A self‑hosted platform for publishing and managing podcasts, providing the features required for the Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem. It generates a Fediverse‑compatible feed, allowing episodes to be shared, liked and commented on across decentralized social networks, and includes tools for promoting shows on mainstream social media. The system aggregates analytics that follow IABv2 guidelines while anonymizing data to comply with GDPR, CCPA and LGPD regulations.

Podcasters can control distribution through a single dashboard, publishing RSS feeds that reach services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer and many others. Built‑in support for chapters, transcripts, location metadata and other Podcast Index specifications enables richer content and better discoverability. An embeddable player can be placed on external sites, and the platform offers monetisation options including premium subscriptions, micropayments, tips and cookieless audio ads.

The software is released under the AGPL‑3.0 license, is free to use, and does not require a subscription. It is intended for creators who want full ownership of their content, the ability to interact directly with their audience, and a customizable, open‑source alternative to commercial podcast hosting services.