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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs LibreTime

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
LibreTime #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime

Caster.fm leads on 4 checks, LibreTime on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresCaster.fm · 4 of 4

Caster.fm scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Caster.fm offers live streaming; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Caster.fm offers scheduled automation; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Caster.fm offers listener analytics; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Caster.fm offers recording archive; LibreTime doesn't publish it.

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.0/10 Visit ↗ LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $34/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Community, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · LibreTime 0/4
Live streaming ✓ (best) Not published
Scheduled automation ✓ (best) Not published
Listener analytics ✓ (best) Not published
Recording archive ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners Not published
Audio quality Lossless Not published
Stream protocols Icecast Not published
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
  • Recurring shows, smart blocks, playlists, and automated playout
  • Icecast, SHOUTcast, Mixxx, B.U.T.T., and TuneIn integrations
  • Public schedule API plus embeddable player and schedule widgets
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
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and operational responsibility
  • Focused on radio workflows rather than broad publishing destinations
  • Community-led support may require documentation, tickets, or community help
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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LibreTime is an open-source radio broadcast and automation platform for online and terrestrial radio stations. It suits teams that want to manage audio libraries, upload media, build playlists and smart blocks, schedule recurring shows,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan · paid from $34/mo
  2. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 7.1Free plan

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

  • LibreTime — where it wins

    • Recurring shows, smart blocks, playlists, and automated playout
    • Icecast, SHOUTcast, Mixxx, B.U.T.T., and TuneIn integrations
    • Public schedule API plus embeddable player and schedule widgets

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment and operational responsibility
    • Focused on radio workflows rather than broad publishing destinations
    • Community-led support may require documentation, tickets, or community help

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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