Augus is a self-hosted audio guide system that lets visitors scan a QR code and instantly hear narrated audio, view galleries, and navigate your exhibition — all in their mobile browser. No subscriptions, no per-visitor costs, your data on your server.
Commercial audio guide services charge per visitor or per month. Augus is self-hosted and free — you only pay for your server.
No per-visitor fees, no monthly bills. Deploy on your own server or a $5/month VPS and keep full control of your content and visitor data.
Visitors scan a QR code with their camera and the guide opens in their browser. Nothing to install, no account needed, works on any device.
A clean admin panel lets museum staff upload audio, manage images, create exhibitions, and publish changes — no technical knowledge required.
Serve any number of languages per exhibition. UI translations for 18+ languages are built in — including Swedish national minority languages.
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. Full screen reader support, large font option, high contrast, and lock-screen audio controls for background listening.
Built on PocketBase — a single Go binary. Docker-ready with a one-command deploy. Runs comfortably on minimal infrastructure.
From narrated audio to 3D models with AR, Augus handles the media types your exhibitions need.
Built-in scanner plus direct URL — visitors choose how to open an exhibit.
WebVTT subtitles scroll in sync with the audio — great for noisy spaces.
Multi-floor maps with numbered pins. Tap a pin to jump straight to that exhibit.
Previous/next controls for guided tours, or free-roam mode for self-directed visits.
Outdoor mode triggers audio automatically when visitors approach an object.
Run multiple exhibitions from one instance. Each can have its own branding and languages.
Colors, fonts, and "Powered by Augus" branding are all configurable per exhibition.
Audio plays in the background with standard media controls on the lock screen.
From empty server to live audio guide in an afternoon.
Run Augus on your own server with Docker or a single binary. Then use the admin panel to create your exhibition: add exhibits, upload audio files, images, and subtitles. No coding needed.
Augus generates a unique QR code for each exhibit. Print them and attach them to your labels, plinths, or wall panels — just like a barcode on a price tag.
Visitors point their phone camera at the QR code. The guide opens instantly in their browser — audio plays, subtitles scroll, images appear. No download, no login, no fuss.
Try the live demo exhibition to experience Augus exactly as your visitors will — on your phone, in your browser, right now.
Best viewed on a mobile device — but works on desktop too.
Augus is built on PocketBase — a single Go binary that handles the database, file storage, and API. Deploy it with Docker in minutes, or run the binary directly. Scales comfortably on a $5/month VPS.
Full setup instructions, Docker Compose files, and configuration reference are in the GitHub repository. Community support is available via GitHub Issues.
Read the setup guide on GitHub