Radiojar vs LibreTime

Radiojar7.2Visit LibreTime7.1Visit

Higher score Radiojar #5 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From €10/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Radiojar

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LibreTime #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime

• Radiojar fits best

  Stations needing unlimited-listener cloud streaming

• LibreTime fits best

  Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

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Side by side

Feature	Radiojar 7.2/10 Visit ↗	LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.2	7.1
Ranking	#5 in Streaming Audio Hosting	#7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for	Stations needing unlimited-listener cloud streaming	Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Community, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Radiojar 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
Pros	Unlimited listeners and listening hours across the published plans Virtual Studio supports live broadcasting and Facebook Live Automation includes playlists, breaks, schedules, and recurring programming	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
Cons	Simulcast includes no automation There is no free plan The platform is focused on web and API access	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
Our verdict	Radiojar is a cloud-based management and streaming platform for internet radio stations, FM/AM broadcasters, media groups, music providers, and audio service providers. It combines live broadcasting, automated playout, playlist scheduling,… 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

• Radiojar — where it wins

  • Unlimited listeners and listening hours across the published plans
  • Virtual Studio supports live broadcasting and Facebook Live
  • Automation includes playlists, breaks, schedules, and recurring programming

  Where it doesn't

  • Simulcast includes no automation
  • There is no free plan
  • The platform is focused on web and API access

• 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

• Radiojar7.2/10 · From €10/mo

  A paid cloud radio platform with unlimited listeners, automation, and live broadcasting tools.

  Visit RadiojarFull verdict →
• LibreTime7.1/10 · Free plan

  A self-hosted radio stack for scheduled playout, live input, and streaming outputs.

  Visit LibreTimeFull verdict →