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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs createRadio

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Caster.fm #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $34/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Caster.fm
createRadio #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From $29/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit createRadio

Caster.fm leads on 2 checks, createRadio on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCaster.fm · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting pricecreateRadio · $29/mo
  • Free planonly Caster.fm
  • Most featuresCaster.fm · 4 of 4

Caster.fm scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 9.0 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Caster.fm offers free plan; createRadio doesn't. createRadio is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $34/mo. Caster.fm offers recording archive; createRadio doesn't publish it.

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. createRadio is the better fit for stations needing integrations and AI production tools.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • createRadio fits best

    Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.0/10 Visit ↗ createRadio 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.2
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Stations needing integrations and AI production tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $34/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · createRadio 3/4
Live streaming ✓ ✓
Scheduled automation ✓ ✓
Listener analytics ✓ ✓
Recording archive ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners 1000 listeners
Audio quality Lossless Lossless
Stream protocols Icecast Icecast
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes streaming, 400 listener slots, and a radio website CMS
  • Combines AutoDJ, scheduling, analytics, recording, and podcast publishing
  • Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including branded mobile apps
  • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
  • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
  • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms
Cons
  • Free Cloud limits streaming to 400 listener slots and up to 96 Kbps
  • Cloud Plus limits streaming to 1,000 listener slots and up to 128 Kbps
  • Branded mobile apps are available on Pro Medium rather than the free tier
  • No free plan
  • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
  • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
Our verdict

Caster.fm is an internet radio hosting platform for community stations, religious organizations, schools, independent DJs, and professional radio operators. It combines Icecast-based streaming with live DJ broadcasting, playlists,…

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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,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan · paid from $34/mo
  2. createRadioStreaming Audio Hosting 7.2From $29/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Caster.fm — where it wins

    • Free plan includes streaming, 400 listener slots, and a radio website CMS
    • Combines AutoDJ, scheduling, analytics, recording, and podcast publishing
    • Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including branded mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Cloud limits streaming to 400 listener slots and up to 96 Kbps
    • Cloud Plus limits streaming to 1,000 listener slots and up to 128 Kbps
    • Branded mobile apps are available on Pro Medium rather than the free tier

  • 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
  • Caster.fm9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $34/mo

    A broad radio platform with a free tier and paid tools for growing stations.

    Visit Caster.fmFull 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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