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Head-to-head · Music Live Stream Software

Radio.co vs Airtime Pro

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Radio.co #7 in Music Live Stream Software 7.1/10 From $35/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Radio.co
Airtime Pro #9 in Music Live Stream Software 6.8/10 From $9.95/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Airtime Pro

Radio.co leads on 3 checks, Airtime Pro on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreRadio.co · 7.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceAirtime Pro · $9.95/mo
  • Most featuresRadio.co · 3 of 5

Radio.co scores higher on our rubric for music live stream software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

Airtime Pro is cheaper to start at $9.95/mo against $35/mo. Radio.co offers 24/7 streaming; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it. Radio.co offers playlist scheduling; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it. Radio.co offers audio file upload; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it.

Radio.co is the better fit for branded radio stations with mobile apps. Airtime Pro is the better fit for affordable automated internet radio stations.

  • Radio.co fits best

    Branded radio stations with mobile apps

  • Airtime Pro fits best

    Affordable automated internet radio stations

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Side by side

Feature Radio.co 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Airtime Pro 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.8
Ranking #7 in Music Live Stream Software #9 in Music Live Stream Software
Best for Branded radio stations with mobile apps Affordable automated internet radio stations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $35/mo $9.95/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · card required 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Radio.co 3/5 · Airtime Pro 0/5
24/7 streaming ✓ (best) Not published
Playlist scheduling ✓ (best) Not published
Audio visualizers Not published Not published
Multistreaming Not published Not published
Audio file upload ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Main destinations Other Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Live broadcasting, automated scheduling, and browser-based playout
  • Station-branded iOS and Android apps on Plus and Premium
  • Analytics, AI voice generation, web players, and smart-speaker support
  • Auto DJ, Smart Blocks, and recurring show scheduling
  • Supports MP3, Ogg, WAV, FLAC, and AAC media
  • Embeddable players, widgets, analytics, and staff roles
Cons
  • No free plan; monthly entry pricing starts at $35
  • Mobile apps and Alexa support begin with the $139/month Plus plan
  • Lite is limited to 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
  • Live broadcasting relies on Icecast-compatible software
  • Web platform with no listed native mobile app
  • Listener, storage, and bandwidth limits vary by plan
Our verdict

Radio.co is a cloud-based internet radio platform for solo broadcasters, community stations, publishers, brands, and larger broadcasting teams. It combines live internet radio broadcasting with automated playlists, calendar-based…

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Airtime Pro is a hosted internet radio platform for DJs, student and community projects, podcasters, news stations, and professional broadcasters. It combines media uploads, playlists, reusable rotations, automated programming, recurring…

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  1. Radio.coMusic Live Stream Software 7.1From $35/mo · 14-day trial
  2. Airtime ProMusic Live Stream Software 6.8From $9.95/mo · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Radio.co — where it wins

    • Live broadcasting, automated scheduling, and browser-based playout
    • Station-branded iOS and Android apps on Plus and Premium
    • Analytics, AI voice generation, web players, and smart-speaker support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly entry pricing starts at $35
    • Mobile apps and Alexa support begin with the $139/month Plus plan
    • Lite is limited to 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
  • Airtime Pro — where it wins

    • Auto DJ, Smart Blocks, and recurring show scheduling
    • Supports MP3, Ogg, WAV, FLAC, and AAC media
    • Embeddable players, widgets, analytics, and staff roles

    Where it doesn't

    • Live broadcasting relies on Icecast-compatible software
    • Web platform with no listed native mobile app
    • Listener, storage, and bandwidth limits vary by plan
  • Radio.co7.1/10 · From $35/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad internet radio platform for branded stations that need apps, scheduling, and live playout.

    Visit Radio.coFull verdict →
  • Airtime Pro6.8/10 · From $9.95/mo · 7-day trial

    Affordable cloud radio automation with scheduling, Auto DJ, and Icecast-compatible live broadcasting.

    Visit Airtime ProFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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