Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting
RadioBOSS Cloud vs LibreTime
RadioBOSS Cloud leads on 0 checks, LibreTime on 1, 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 scoreRadioBOSS Cloud · 7.7/10
- Free planonly LibreTime
RadioBOSS Cloud scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
LibreTime offers free plan; RadioBOSS Cloud doesn't.
RadioBOSS Cloud is the better fit for budget-conscious internet radio stations. LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout.
- RadioBOSS Cloud fits best
Budget-conscious internet radio stations
- LibreTime fits best
Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout
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Side by side
| Feature | RadioBOSS Cloud 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Streaming Audio Hosting | #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious internet radio stations | Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $6/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Community, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RadioBOSS Cloud 0/4 · LibreTime 0/4 | ||
| Live streaming | Not published | Not published |
| Scheduled automation | Not published | Not published |
| Listener analytics | Not published | Not published |
| Recording archive | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Listener limit | Not published | Not published |
| Audio quality | Not published | Not published |
| Stream protocols | Not published | Not published |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | RadioBOSS Cloud is a hosted platform for internet radio stations that need automated and live broadcasting without keeping a local computer running the automation. It combines AutoDJ functionality, playlist and rotation management,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RadioBOSS Cloud — where it wins
- 24/7 automation supports unattended station operation
- Scheduling, playlists, relaying, and live streaming in one platform
- API access, widgets, analytics, and radio integrations included
Where it doesn't
- Little allows 30 concurrent listeners and 4 GB storage
- No free plan is available
- Advanced tiers are needed for higher storage and transfer limits
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
- RadioBOSS Cloud7.7/10 · From $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
Affordable hosted radio automation with scheduling, streaming, storage, and analytics.
Try RadioBOSS CloudFull verdict → - LibreTime7.1/10 · Free plan
A self-hosted radio stack for scheduled playout, live input, and streaming outputs.
Visit LibreTimeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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