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Head-to-head · Music Live Stream Software

Radio.co vs Gyre

  • 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
Gyre #8 in Music Live Stream Software 6.9/10 From $49/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Gyre

Radio.co leads on 4 checks, Gyre on 0, 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 priceRadio.co · $35/mo
  • Most featuresRadio.co · 3 of 5

Radio.co scores higher on our rubric for music live stream software: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Radio.co is cheaper to start at $35/mo against $49/mo. Radio.co offers 24/7 streaming; Gyre doesn't publish it. Radio.co offers playlist scheduling; Gyre doesn't publish it. Radio.co offers audio file upload; Gyre doesn't publish it.

Radio.co is the better fit for branded radio stations with mobile apps. Gyre is the better fit for multi-channel prerecorded video streaming.

  • Radio.co fits best

    Branded radio stations with mobile apps

  • Gyre fits best

    Multi-channel prerecorded video streaming

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Side by side

Feature Radio.co 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Gyre 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.9
Ranking #7 in Music Live Stream Software #8 in Music Live Stream Software
Best for Branded radio stations with mobile apps Multi-channel prerecorded video streaming
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $35/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · card required 7 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Radio.co 3/5 · Gyre 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
  • Runs 24/7 prerecorded streams with automatic looping and restart
  • Streams simultaneously to seven destinations, including YouTube and Twitch
  • Cloud encoding lets streams run without the user's computer on
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
  • No browser studio for interactive live production
  • The entry plan supports only one Full HD stream
  • Paid access starts at $49 per month after a seven-day trial
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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Gyre is cloud software for creators, media companies, agencies, churches, musicians, educators, and other organizations that need continuous prerecorded video broadcasts. Its workflow centers on uploading videos, converting and optimizing…

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  1. Radio.coMusic Live Stream Software 7.1From $35/mo · 14-day trial
  2. GyreMusic Live Stream Software 6.9From $49/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
  • Gyre — where it wins

    • Runs 24/7 prerecorded streams with automatic looping and restart
    • Streams simultaneously to seven destinations, including YouTube and Twitch
    • Cloud encoding lets streams run without the user's computer on

    Where it doesn't

    • No browser studio for interactive live production
    • The entry plan supports only one Full HD stream
    • Paid access starts at $49 per month after a seven-day trial
  • 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 →
  • Gyre6.9/10 · From $49/mo · 7-day trial

    A focused cloud platform for looping prerecorded video across multiple destinations.

    Visit GyreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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