LibreTime vs createRadio

LibreTime8.7Visit createRadio8.4Visit

Higher score LibreTime #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime

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createRadio #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit createRadio

• LibreTime fits best

  Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

• createRadio fits best

  Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

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Side by side

Feature	LibreTime 8.7/10 Visit ↗	createRadio 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Streaming Audio Hosting	#8 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for	Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout	Stations needing integrations and AI production tools
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$290/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Tickets, Docs	Email
Integrations	5 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LibreTime 0/4 · createRadio 3/4
Live streaming	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Scheduled automation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Listener analytics	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Recording archive	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Listener limit	Not checked yet	1000 listeners
Audio quality	Not checked yet	Lossless
Stream protocols	Not checked yet	Icecast
Our review
Pros	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	Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms
Cons	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	No free plan Mobile apps are optional add-ons Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
Our verdict	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,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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

• LibreTime8.7/10 · Free plan

  A self-hosted radio stack for scheduled playout, live input, and streaming outputs.

  Visit LibreTimeFull verdict →
• createRadio8.4/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit createRadioFull verdict →