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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs Radio.co

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Caster.fm #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Caster.fm
Radio.co #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Radio.co

Caster.fm leads on 2 checks, Radio.co on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceCaster.fm · $34/mo
  • Free planonly Caster.fm
  • Free trialonly Radio.co
  • Most featuresCaster.fm · 4 of 4

Caster.fm scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Caster.fm offers free plan; Radio.co doesn't. Caster.fm is cheaper to start at $34/mo against $35/mo.

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. Radio.co is the better fit for professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • Radio.co fits best

    Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Radio.co 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $34/mo (best) $35/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · Radio.co 0/4
Live streaming ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduled automation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Listener analytics ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recording archive ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners Not checked yet
Audio quality Lossless Not checked yet
Stream protocols Icecast Not checked yet
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
  • 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
  • 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 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

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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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,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.2Free plan
  2. Radio.coStreaming Audio Hosting 8.514-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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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