What is opodsync?

oPodSync is a lightweight podcast sync server you host yourself. It speaks the GPodder and NextCloud gPodder Sync APIs so apps like AntennaPod, gPodder, Kasts, PinePods, Music Assistant and Rhythmbox can keep subscriptions, play positions and download status in sync across devices. Data lives in a SQLite database (JSON1 extension required) and the code runs on PHP 7.4 or newer behind Apache, Nginx or Caddy. Community Docker images exist but are not official. The first visitor can register an account; afterwards registration is closed unless the admin enables it. A simple web UI shows your subscriptions and history, and an optional cron job can pull feed metadata. Licensed AGPL-3.0.

Should you self-host opodsync?

opodsync scores 46/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #8 of 18 in Podcasts. It has 330 GitHub stars.

There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in PHP.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Pinepods (61/100, 1 032 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See opodsync vs Pinepods side by side.