# 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.

- Website: https://audiobookshelf.org
- Source code: https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Media servers](https://privacyratings.com/media-servers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy policy states no personal data is collected, the Android app has no trackers per Exodus Privacy, and the website loads no analytics. | https://audiobookshelf.org/privacy-policy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or paid tiers, and no personal data collected. | https://audiobookshelf.org/privacy-policy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/media-servers/audiobookshelf/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/media-servers/audiobookshelf.md