AzuraCast vs Recupy

AzuraCast9.0Visit Recupy7.3Visit

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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Recupy #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.3/10 From $19/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy

• AzuraCast fits best

  Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting

• Recupy fits best

  Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

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Side by side

Feature	AzuraCast 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Recupy 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.3
Ranking	#1 in Streaming Audio Hosting	#4 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for	Technical users seeking free, open-source hosting	Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$19/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Linux	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AzuraCast 0/4 · Recupy 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	500 listeners
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	Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service
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	Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners Starter includes one DJ account There is no free plan
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 →	Recupy is cloud-based internet radio software for individual broadcasters, community stations, and corporate radio teams. It combines browser-based WebDJ broadcasting with AutoDJ playback, automatic live-stream switchover, scheduling,… 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

• Recupy — where it wins

  • Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles
  • Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources
  • WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan

• AzuraCast9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• Recupy7.3/10 · From $19/mo

  A scheduling-focused radio host with broadcasting, analytics, and podcast tools.

  Visit RecupyFull verdict →