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PodFetch vs Funkwhale: catalog facts
PodFetchFunkwhale
Free

Free to download from its GitHub repository.

Free

Free software built by the community.

Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Keeps downloaded episodes on your own server
  • Downloads and streams from one place
  • Federation between independent servers
  • Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps
  • Needs a server to run on
  • Setup and updates are your responsibility
  • Running your own pod requires server administration
  • Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library
Self-hosted Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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