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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

LibreTime vs Live365

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
LibreTime #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime
Live365 #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 From $21/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Live365

LibreTime leads on 1 check, Live365 on 3, 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

  • Free planonly LibreTime
  • Most featuresLive365 · 3 of 4

LibreTime and Live365 score identically on our rubric (7.1 out of 10) for streaming audio hosting; LibreTime sits at #7 and Live365 at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

LibreTime offers free plan; Live365 doesn't. Live365 offers live streaming; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Live365 offers scheduled automation; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Live365 offers listener analytics; LibreTime doesn't publish it.

LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout. Live365 is the better fit for stations needing licensing and distribution support.

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

  • Live365 fits best

    Stations needing licensing and distribution support

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Side by side

Feature LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Live365 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 7.1
Ranking #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout Stations needing licensing and distribution support
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published $21/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LibreTime 0/4 · Live365 3/4
Live streaming Not published ✓ (best)
Scheduled automation Not published ✓ (best)
Listener analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit Not published Not published
Audio quality Not published High
Stream protocols Not published Not published
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
  • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
  • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
  • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa
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; 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

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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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. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 7.1Free plan
  2. Live365Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1From $21/mo · 7-day trial

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

  • 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
  • LibreTime7.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit LibreTimeFull 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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