Booksonic-air
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
popeen/Booksonic-Air · dead · ★ 225 · last commit 3.1y ago · 50 open issues
License: GPL-3.0
Good fit for Users already running a Subsonic-ecosystem stack who want audiobook-shaped UX (chapter nav, resume position) on the same client.
Weak at Less actively developed than Audiobookshelf; UI feels older; weaker metadata fetching.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli audible prints
the Audible comparison table including Booksonic-air.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Audible · Audiobook subscription / playback
Pull `popeen/booksonic-air`. It's a fork of Airsonic (Subsonic-API) tuned for audiobooks. Drop converted Audible .m4b files into the configured library folder; play via the web UI or any Subsonic client with audiobook support (e.g. Substreamer, DSub).
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FAQ
Is Booksonic-air actively maintained?
Repository has not had a commit in 3.1y ago — counted as dead (over 1 year).
What does Booksonic-air cost to self-host?
Booksonic-air is free and open source under GPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS or home server.
Which SaaS does Booksonic-air replace?
Booksonic-air is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Audible.