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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs RadioBOSS Cloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
RadioBOSS Cloud #3 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.7/10 From $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Try RadioBOSS Cloud

Caster.fm leads on 5 checks, RadioBOSS Cloud on 1, and 0 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 · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceRadioBOSS Cloud · $6/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 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Caster.fm offers free plan; RadioBOSS Cloud doesn't. RadioBOSS Cloud is cheaper to start at $6/mo against $34/mo. Caster.fm offers live streaming; RadioBOSS Cloud doesn't publish it. Caster.fm offers scheduled automation; RadioBOSS Cloud doesn't publish it. Caster.fm offers listener analytics; RadioBOSS Cloud doesn't publish it.

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. RadioBOSS Cloud is the better fit for budget-conscious internet radio stations.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • RadioBOSS Cloud fits best

    Budget-conscious internet radio stations

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.0/10 Visit ↗ RadioBOSS Cloud 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.7
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #3 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Budget-conscious internet radio stations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $34/mo $6/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · RadioBOSS Cloud 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
  • 24/7 automation supports unattended station operation
  • Scheduling, playlists, relaying, and live streaming in one platform
  • API access, widgets, analytics, and radio integrations included
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
  • Little allows 30 concurrent listeners and 4 GB storage
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced tiers are needed for higher storage and transfer limits
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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RadioBOSS Cloud is a hosted platform for internet radio stations that need automated and live broadcasting without keeping a local computer running the automation. It combines AutoDJ functionality, playlist and rotation management,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan · paid from $34/mo
  2. RadioBOSS CloudStreaming Audio Hosting 7.7From $6/mo (annual) · 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

  • RadioBOSS Cloud — where it wins

    • 24/7 automation supports unattended station operation
    • Scheduling, playlists, relaying, and live streaming in one platform
    • API access, widgets, analytics, and radio integrations included

    Where it doesn't

    • Little allows 30 concurrent listeners and 4 GB storage
    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced tiers are needed for higher storage and transfer limits
  • 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 →
  • RadioBOSS Cloud7.7/10 · From $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    Affordable hosted radio automation with scheduling, streaming, storage, and analytics.

    Try RadioBOSS CloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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