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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

LibreTime vs Recupy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score LibreTime #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime
Recupy #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy

LibreTime leads on 1 check, Recupy on 0, and 3 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 scoreLibreTime · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly LibreTime
  • Most featuresRecupy · 3 of 4

LibreTime scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

LibreTime offers free plan; Recupy doesn't.

LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout. Recupy is the better fit for stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data.

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

  • Recupy fits best

    Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

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Side by side

Feature LibreTime 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Recupy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $190/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LibreTime 0/4 · Recupy 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 500 listeners
Audio quality Not checked yet High
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
  • Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles
  • Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources
  • WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service
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
  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan
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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Recupy is cloud-based internet radio software for individual broadcasters, community stations, and corporate radio teams. It combines browser-based WebDJ broadcasting with AutoDJ playback, automatic live-stream switchover, scheduling,…

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  1. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 8.7Free plan
  2. RecupyStreaming Audio Hosting 8.6Paid

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

  • Recupy — where it wins

    • Granular scheduling for programs, ads, and jingles
    • Listener analytics cover live counts, history, geography, and sources
    • WebDJ, AutoDJ, podcast publishing, and song requests in one service

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
    • Starter includes one DJ account
    • There is no free plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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