vod2pod-rss — Self-Hosted, Open-Source

Features

• Completely converts the VoDs into a proper podcast RSS that can be listened to directly inside the client.
• The VoDs are not downloaded on the server, so no need for storage while self-hosting this app.
• VoDs are transcoded to MP3 192k on the fly by default, tested to be working flawlessly even on a Raspberry Pi 3-4.
• also works on standard rss podcasts feed if you want to have a lower bitrate version to save mobile data.
• Youtube channel avatar is not present and results are limited to 15 when no YouTube API key is set.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/madiele/vod2pod-rss.git

Why self-host vod2pod-rss

Self-hosting gives you three things SaaS can’t: data ownership (the files live on disks you control), cost predictability (a one-time setup vs. recurring per-seat fees that grow with your household or team), and longevity (open-source means the app keeps working even if the maintainers move on, since you can pin a working version). The trade-off is that you take on the operational work of running a server, applying updates, and handling backups.

What hardware do you need

Most self-hosted apps run comfortably on modest hardware — a Raspberry Pi 4, a mini PC, a NAS with Docker support, or a small VPS is usually enough for personal or family use. CPU and RAM requirements scale with how many simultaneous users or how much data you push through vod2pod-rss. Storage requirements depend on the kind of data you keep; check the README for guidance on data retention.

Where to go from here

• Browse the full self-hosted app directory
• Compare self-hosted alternatives side-by-side
• DevOps roadmap — learn the skills to run your own server