PodFetch
Sleek and efficient podcast downloader.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 71% of tracked projects; popularity more than 24%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 510 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v5.2.3 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Docker, Rust |
Is PodFetch actively maintained?
PodFetch is under active development: 660 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 39 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v5.2.3, shipped about two months ago — a current, installable version exists today.
PodFetch ranks #12 of 31 in Media Management, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What PodFetch actually does
PodFetch is a media management tool designed for downloading podcasts. Written in Rust and distributed as a Docker container, it retrieves audio files for offline listening and archival purposes.
Best fit: It suits self-hosters who want a dedicated, lightweight utility solely focused on automating podcast acquisition.
Worth knowing: The project has a relatively small community and narrower scope compared to comprehensive media servers, which may limit plugin availability and third-party integrations.
Deployment notes
You will typically need to configure persistent volume storage for downloaded media and use a standard reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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