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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Caster.fm vs Recupy

  • 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
Recupy #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.3/10 From $19/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy

Caster.fm leads on 3 checks, Recupy on 1, and 3 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 priceRecupy · $19/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 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Caster.fm offers free plan; Recupy doesn't. Recupy is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $34/mo. Caster.fm leads on listener limit: 1000 listeners versus 500 listeners. On audio quality, Caster.fm gives you Lossless where Recupy offers High. Caster.fm offers recording archive; Recupy doesn't publish it.

Caster.fm is the better fit for broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform. Recupy is the better fit for stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data.

  • Caster.fm fits best

    Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform

  • Recupy fits best

    Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

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Side by side

Feature Caster.fm 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Recupy 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.3
Ranking #2 in Streaming Audio Hosting #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Broadcasters wanting an all-in-one radio platform Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $34/mo $19/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Caster.fm 4/4 · Recupy 3/4
Live streaming ✓ ✓
Scheduled automation ✓ ✓
Listener analytics ✓ ✓
Recording archive ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners (best) 500 listeners
Audio quality Lossless High
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
  • Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles
  • Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources
  • WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service
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
  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan
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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Recupy is cloud-based internet radio software for individual broadcasters, community stations, and corporate radio teams. It combines browser-based WebDJ broadcasting with AutoDJ playback, automatic live-stream switchover, scheduling,…

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  1. Caster.fmStreaming Audio Hosting 9.0Free plan · paid from $34/mo
  2. RecupyStreaming Audio Hosting 7.3From $19/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

  • Recupy — where it wins

    • Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles
    • Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources
    • WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
    • Starter includes one DJ account
    • There is no free plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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