Media servers
Audiobookshelf privacy rating
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with a web player and mobile apps, supporting multiple users, progress sync across devices, podcast downloads and offline listening.
Summary
Audiobookshelf scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the media servers criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The privacy policy states no personal data is collected, the Android app has no trackers per Exodus Privacy, and the website loads no analytics.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Free volunteer project with no ads or paid tiers, and no personal data collected.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.