- GitHub stars
- 515
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v5.2.3
7 August 2026 - Last commit
- 10 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Rust
Commits per month, last 12 months
607 commits
Replaces
Paid products PodFetch can stand in for.
How to self-host PodFetch
PodFetch runs on Docker and Rust. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is PodFetch free?
Yes. PodFetch is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host PodFetch?
Yes. PodFetch runs on Docker and Rust. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does PodFetch replace?
People use PodFetch instead of Pocket Casts.
Is PodFetch still maintained?
The last change to PodFetch's code was on 10 October 2026, with 607 commits in the last 12 months.
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