Audiobookshelf
Audiobookshelf

Audiobookshelf

Music & Audio

| AdvPlyr

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: June 03, 2025

Run Audiobookshelf on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Audiobookshelf, a Music & Audio app by AdvPlyr on BlueStacks.

About the App

Ready to keep your audiobook and podcast collection at your fingertips, no matter where you are? Audiobookshelf makes it seriously easy to stream your personal library straight from your own server. It’s designed with audiobook listeners and podcast fans in mind, making it a breeze to access your media whenever you want, however you want. Whether you’re chilling at home or out and about, you’re in charge of your listening experience.

App Features

  • Connect to Your Own Server
    Easily link up with your self-hosted Audiobookshelf server. No hassle—just point the app to your personal library, and you’re ready to play.

  • Smooth Streaming & Listening
    Stream audiobooks and podcasts instantly. No waiting for big downloads, just pick a title and hit play.

  • Custom Controls
    Play, pause, skip—it’s all super intuitive, with all the basic controls you need right where you’d expect them.

  • Podcast Management
    Get easy access to all your favorite podcast episodes, sorted and organized so you never lose track.

  • Personal Library Feel
    Because you’re connecting to your own server, everything stays yours—your collection, your bookmarks, your progress.

  • Open Source & Free
    No sneaky subscription fees or paywalls; Audiobookshelf by AdvPlyr is 100% open source. Check out new features as they drop.

  • Works Smoothly with BlueStacks
    Want to stream from your personal library on a bigger screen? Bluestacks makes it a snap to enjoy the Audiobookshelf experience on your desktop.

  • Updated by Audiobook Lovers
    Created by and for people who actually listen. Feedback and improvements are ongoing, so you always get a smooth ride.

  • Organize & Track Progress
    Mark your spot in long audiobooks, check off episodes, and track your progress without fuss.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run Audiobookshelf on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Audiobookshelf in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Audiobookshelf from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Audiobookshelf

  • Click the Audiobookshelf icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Audiobookshelf - FAQs

  • How to Run Audiobookshelf on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Audiobookshelf on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Audiobookshelf on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Audiobookshelf PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Audiobookshelf on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.