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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs Radiojar

  • 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
Radiojar #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From €10/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Radiojar

Caster.fm leads on 5 checks, Radiojar on 0, and 0 are 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 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 #5.

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

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. Radiojar is the better fit for stations needing unlimited-listener cloud streaming.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • Radiojar fits best

    Stations needing unlimited-listener cloud streaming

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Radiojar 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.2
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Stations needing unlimited-listener cloud streaming
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $34/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · Radiojar 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
  • Unlimited listeners and listening hours across the published plans
  • Virtual Studio supports live broadcasting and Facebook Live
  • Automation includes playlists, breaks, schedules, and recurring programming
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
  • Simulcast includes no automation
  • There is no free plan
  • The platform is focused on web and API access
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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Radiojar is a cloud-based management and streaming platform for internet radio stations, FM/AM broadcasters, media groups, music providers, and audio service providers. It combines live broadcasting, automated playout, playlist scheduling,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan · paid from $34/mo
  2. RadiojarStreaming Audio Hosting 7.2From €10/mo

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

  • Radiojar — where it wins

    • Unlimited listeners and listening hours across the published plans
    • Virtual Studio supports live broadcasting and Facebook Live
    • Automation includes playlists, breaks, schedules, and recurring programming

    Where it doesn't

    • Simulcast includes no automation
    • There is no free plan
    • The platform is focused on web and API access
  • Caster.fm9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $34/mo

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

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  • Radiojar7.2/10 · From €10/mo

    A paid cloud radio platform with unlimited listeners, automation, and live broadcasting tools.

    Visit RadiojarFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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