Castopod

Castopod is a free, open-source hosting platform designed for podcasters who want direct control over their content and audience relationships. It enables creators to manage and distribute shows across major podcast directories while maintaining complete ownership of their work and listener data. The platform includes audience interaction through Fediverse integration, built-in analytics following IAB standards, multi-format distribution via RSS, and monetization options including premium subscriptions, micropayments, and ad embedding. It supports Podcasting 2.0 features such as transcripts, chapters, and location tagging, all while respecting listener privacy through anonymized, GDPR-compliant data practices.