Audiimax vs My Instore Radio

Audiimax8.4Visit My Instore Radio7.9Visit

Higher score Audiimax #5 in Business Music Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Audiimax

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My Instore Radio #8 in Business Music Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Try My Instore Radio

• Audiimax fits best

  Venues wanting licensed music and a large catalog

• My Instore Radio fits best

  Multi-site venues scheduling music and messages

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Side by side

Feature	Audiimax 8.4/10 Visit ↗	My Instore Radio 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Business Music Software	#8 in Business Music Software
Best for	Venues wanting licensed music and a large catalog	Multi-site venues scheduling music and messages
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	£14.99/site/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Audiimax 2/4 · My Instore Radio 2/4
Offline playback	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Music scheduling	✓	✓
Multi-zone management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Announcement support	✓	✓
Specs
Playback platforms	iOS, Android, desktop	MIR Streaming App for Android and iOS; dedicated MIR Media Player; compatible mobile device connected by Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, or audio cable
Music catalog size	30000 tracks	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Commercial music licensing is included in the subscription. Schedule playlists by day-part and control multiple locations centrally. More than 30,000 songs, with AI voice messages and announcements.	Schedule music by time or day and tailor channels with Genre Selector. Upload and schedule custom ads and audio messages. PRO+ centralizes music management and permissions across locations.
Cons	No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a payment method at sign-up. Enterprise pricing is quote-based. Apps are listed for iOS, Android and desktop, limiting the stated platform options.	Song-by-song playlist selection is an additional service. AI voice messaging is an add-on, not a core plan feature. PRO+ adds multi-location controls, but LITE and PRO do not list them.
Our verdict	Audiimax provides licensed music for cafés, restaurants, hotels, retailers, gyms, salons, venues and chains. Its subscription includes commercial music licensing, alongside curated playlists from independent artists and a catalog of more… Read the review →	My Instore Radio streams business-licensed background music through its Android and iOS app or a dedicated MIR Media Player. It is aimed at businesses that want to schedule music changes by time of day or week, add their own ads and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Audiimax — where it wins

  • Commercial music licensing is included in the subscription.
  • Schedule playlists by day-part and control multiple locations centrally.
  • More than 30,000 songs, with AI voice messages and announcements.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a payment method at sign-up.
  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based.
  • Apps are listed for iOS, Android and desktop, limiting the stated platform options.

• My Instore Radio — where it wins

  • Schedule music by time or day and tailor channels with Genre Selector.
  • Upload and schedule custom ads and audio messages.
  • PRO+ centralizes music management and permissions across locations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Song-by-song playlist selection is an additional service.
  • AI voice messaging is an add-on, not a core plan feature.
  • PRO+ adds multi-location controls, but LITE and PRO do not list them.

• Audiimax8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  Licensed playlists, venue scheduling and announcements from £14.99 per location monthly.

  Visit AudiimaxFull verdict →
• My Instore Radio7.9/10 · Paid

  A business music service with dayparting, scheduled messages, and multi-site controls.

  Try My Instore RadioFull verdict →