AzuraCast vs createRadio

AzuraCast9.0Visit createRadio7.2Visit

Higher score AzuraCast #1 in Streaming Audio Hosting 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AzuraCast

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createRadio #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From $29/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit createRadio

• AzuraCast fits best

  Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting

• createRadio fits best

  Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

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Side by side

Feature	AzuraCast 9.0/10 Visit ↗	createRadio 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.2
Ranking	#1 in Streaming Audio Hosting	#6 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for	Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting	Stations needing integrations and AI production tools
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$29/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Linux	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	7 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AzuraCast 0/4 · createRadio 3/4
Live streaming	Not published	✓ (best)
Scheduled automation	Not published	✓ (best)
Listener analytics	Not published	✓ (best)
Recording archive	Not published	Not published
Specs
Listener limit	Not published	1000 listeners
Audio quality	Not published	Lossless
Stream protocols	Not published	Icecast
Our review
Pros	Free and open-source with browser-based station administration AutoDJ, scheduling, live DJ tools, requests, and public players REST API, analytics, relays, and integrations with radio platforms	Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms
Cons	Self-hosting requires server or desktop infrastructure that supports Docker Technical administration may not suit teams seeking a managed hosted service Native YouTube and Twitch multistreaming is not part of the documented scope	No free plan Mobile apps are optional add-ons Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
Our verdict	AzuraCast is a free, open-source web radio management suite for individuals, broadcasters, and organizations running internet radio stations. It is designed for self-hosted deployment on servers or desktops that support Docker, with web,… Read the review →	createRadio is a cloud-based audio streaming platform for hobbyist podcasters, broadcasters, media teams, organizations, and high-traffic radio networks. It combines live DJ broadcasting through encoders with browser-based broadcasting,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AzuraCast — where it wins

  • Free and open-source with browser-based station administration
  • AutoDJ, scheduling, live DJ tools, requests, and public players
  • REST API, analytics, relays, and integrations with radio platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting requires server or desktop infrastructure that supports Docker
  • Technical administration may not suit teams seeking a managed hosted service
  • Native YouTube and Twitch multistreaming is not part of the documented scope

• createRadio — where it wins

  • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
  • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
  • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
  • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate

• AzuraCast9.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable open-source radio suite for technical teams comfortable managing their own hosting.

  Visit AzuraCastFull verdict →
• createRadio7.2/10 · From $29/mo · 14-day trial

  A broad radio-hosting platform with live tools, automation, integrations, and AI features.

  Visit createRadioFull verdict →