AzuraCast vs Radio.co

AzuraCast9.4Visit Radio.co8.5Visit

Higher score AzuraCast #1 in Streaming Audio Hosting 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AzuraCast

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Radio.co #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Radio.co

• AzuraCast fits best

  Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting

• Radio.co fits best

  Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools

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Side by side

Feature	AzuraCast 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Radio.co 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Streaming Audio Hosting	#7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for	Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting	Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$35/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Linux	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AzuraCast 0/4 · Radio.co 0/4
Live streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Listener analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recording archive	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Listener limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audio quality	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Stream protocols	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Combines live broadcasting, scheduling, playout, and cloud media management Offers listener analytics, web players, mobile apps, and smart-speaker distribution Includes AI voice generation and integrations with Mixcloud, Zapier, and more
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 is available The entry Lite plan includes 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners Advanced app, Alexa, and higher-capacity features require paid upgrades
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 →	Radio.co is a cloud-based internet radio platform for solo broadcasters, community stations, publishers, brands, and larger broadcasting teams. It supports live internet radio, automated playlists, calendar scheduling, audio uploads,… 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

• Radio.co — where it wins

  • Combines live broadcasting, scheduling, playout, and cloud media management
  • Offers listener analytics, web players, mobile apps, and smart-speaker distribution
  • Includes AI voice generation and integrations with Mixcloud, Zapier, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The entry Lite plan includes 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
  • Advanced app, Alexa, and higher-capacity features require paid upgrades

• AzuraCast9.4/10 · Free plan

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

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• Radio.co8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A full cloud radio toolkit for professional stations, with no free plan.

  Visit Radio.coFull verdict →