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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

createRadio vs LibreTime

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score createRadio #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From $29/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit createRadio
LibreTime #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime

createRadio leads on 3 checks, LibreTime on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorecreateRadio · 7.2/10
  • Free planonly LibreTime
  • Most featurescreateRadio · 3 of 4

createRadio scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

LibreTime offers free plan; createRadio doesn't. createRadio offers live streaming; LibreTime doesn't publish it. createRadio offers scheduled automation; LibreTime doesn't publish it. createRadio offers listener analytics; LibreTime doesn't publish it.

createRadio is the better fit for stations needing integrations and AI production tools. LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout.

  • createRadio fits best

    Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

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Side by side

Feature createRadio 7.2/10 Visit ↗ LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 7.1
Ranking #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Stations needing integrations and AI production tools Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $29/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Community, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features createRadio 3/4 · LibreTime 0/4
Live streaming ✓ (best) Not published
Scheduled automation ✓ (best) Not published
Listener analytics ✓ (best) Not published
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners Not published
Audio quality Lossless Not published
Stream protocols Icecast Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
  • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
  • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms
  • 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
  • No free plan
  • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
  • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
  • 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

createRadio is a cloud-based audio streaming platform for hobbyist podcasters, broadcasters, media teams, organizations, and high-traffic radio networks. It combines live DJ broadcasting through encoders with browser-based broadcasting,…

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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. createRadioStreaming Audio Hosting 7.2From $29/mo · 14-day trial
  2. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • createRadio — where it wins

    • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
    • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
    • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
    • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate

  • 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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