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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

createRadio vs Live365

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Live365 #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 From $21/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Live365

createRadio leads on 0 checks, Live365 on 1, and 4 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 scorecreateRadio · 7.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceLive365 · $21/mo

createRadio scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Live365 is cheaper to start at $21/mo against $29/mo. On audio quality, createRadio gives you Lossless where Live365 offers High.

createRadio is the better fit for stations needing integrations and AI production tools. Live365 is the better fit for stations needing licensing and distribution support.

  • createRadio fits best

    Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

  • Live365 fits best

    Stations needing licensing and distribution support

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Side by side

Feature createRadio 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Live365 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 7.1
Ranking #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Stations needing integrations and AI production tools Stations needing licensing and distribution support
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo $21/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · card required 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features createRadio 3/4 · Live365 3/4
Live streaming ✓ ✓
Scheduled automation ✓ ✓
Listener analytics ✓ ✓
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit 1000 listeners Not published
Audio quality Lossless High
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
  • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
  • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
  • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
  • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
  • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
  • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
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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Live365 is an internet radio hosting and broadcasting platform for independent broadcasters, talk stations, sports networks and commercial station operators. It combines station management with cloud track storage, playlist and ClockWheel…

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  1. createRadioStreaming Audio Hosting 7.2From $29/mo · 14-day trial
  2. Live365Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1From $21/mo · 7-day trial

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

  • Live365 — where it wins

    • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
    • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
    • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
    • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
    • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
  • createRadio7.2/10 · From $29/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad radio-hosting platform with live tools, automation, integrations, and AI features.

    Visit createRadioFull verdict →
  • Live3657.1/10 · From $21/mo · 7-day trial

    A capable station platform for broadcasters that need licensing and distribution options.

    Visit Live365Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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