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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

AzuraCast vs Live365

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AzuraCast #1 in Streaming Audio Hosting 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AzuraCast
Live365 #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 From $21/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Live365

AzuraCast leads on 1 check, Live365 on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAzuraCast · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly AzuraCast
  • Most featuresLive365 · 3 of 4

AzuraCast scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

AzuraCast offers free plan; Live365 doesn't. Live365 offers live streaming; AzuraCast doesn't publish it. Live365 offers scheduled automation; AzuraCast doesn't publish it. Live365 offers listener analytics; AzuraCast doesn't publish it.

AzuraCast is the better fit for technical users seeking free, open-source hosting. Live365 is the better fit for stations needing licensing and distribution support.

  • AzuraCast fits best

    Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting

  • Live365 fits best

    Stations needing licensing and distribution support

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Side by side

Feature AzuraCast 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Live365 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in Streaming Audio Hosting #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting Stations needing licensing and distribution support
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published $21/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Linux Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AzuraCast 0/4 · Live365 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 Not published
Audio quality Not published High
Stream protocols Not published Not published
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
  • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
  • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
  • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa
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; the trial lasts 7 days
  • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
  • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
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,…

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Live365 is an internet radio hosting and broadcasting platform for independent broadcasters, talk stations, sports networks and commercial station operators. It combines station management with cloud track storage, playlist and ClockWheel…

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  1. AzuraCastStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan
  2. Live365Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1From $21/mo · 7-day trial

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

  • Live365 — where it wins

    • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
    • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
    • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
    • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
    • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
  • AzuraCast9.0/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit AzuraCastFull verdict →
  • Live3657.1/10 · From $21/mo · 7-day trial

    A capable station platform for broadcasters that need licensing and distribution options.

    Visit Live365Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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