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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

LibreTime vs Radio.co

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score LibreTime #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime
Radio.co #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Radio.co

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLibreTime · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly LibreTime
  • Free trialonly Radio.co

LibreTime scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

LibreTime offers free plan; Radio.co doesn't.

LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout. Radio.co is the better fit for professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools.

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

  • Radio.co fits best

    Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools

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Side by side

Feature LibreTime 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Radio.co 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout Professional stations needing cloud broadcasting tools
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $35/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LibreTime 0/4 · Radio.co 0/4
Live streaming Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scheduled automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listener analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recording archive Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Listener limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audio quality Not checked yet Not checked yet
Stream protocols Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines live broadcasting, scheduling, playout, and cloud media management
  • Offers listener analytics, web players, mobile apps, and smart-speaker distribution
  • Includes AI voice generation and integrations with Mixcloud, Zapier, and more
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 is available
  • The entry Lite plan includes 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
  • Advanced app, Alexa, and higher-capacity features require paid upgrades
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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Radio.co is a cloud-based internet radio platform for solo broadcasters, community stations, publishers, brands, and larger broadcasting teams. It supports live internet radio, automated playlists, calendar scheduling, audio uploads,…

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  1. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 8.7Free plan
  2. Radio.coStreaming Audio Hosting 8.514-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

  • Radio.co — where it wins

    • Combines live broadcasting, scheduling, playout, and cloud media management
    • Offers listener analytics, web players, mobile apps, and smart-speaker distribution
    • Includes AI voice generation and integrations with Mixcloud, Zapier, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The entry Lite plan includes 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
    • Advanced app, Alexa, and higher-capacity features require paid upgrades

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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