Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience real numbers from our own analytics — open to see them
–Visitors
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · counted by iTechGuides's own first-party analytics, bots removed, every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Recupy vs createRadio

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Recupy #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.3/10 From $19/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy
createRadio #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.2/10 From $29/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit createRadio

Recupy leads on 1 check, createRadio on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRecupy · 7.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceRecupy · $19/mo

Recupy scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.3 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Recupy is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $29/mo. createRadio leads on listener limit: 1000 listeners versus 500 listeners. On audio quality, createRadio gives you Lossless where Recupy offers High.

Recupy is the better fit for stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data. createRadio is the better fit for stations needing integrations and AI production tools.

  • Recupy fits best

    Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

  • createRadio fits best

    Stations needing integrations and AI production tools

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Recupy 7.3/10 Visit ↗ createRadio 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.2
Ranking #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting #6 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data Stations needing integrations and AI production tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo (best) $29/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email
Integrations 5 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Recupy 3/4 · createRadio 3/4
Live streaming ✓ ✓
Scheduled automation ✓ ✓
Listener analytics ✓ ✓
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit 500 listeners 1000 listeners (best)
Audio quality High Lossless
Stream protocols Not published Icecast
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
  • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
  • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms
Cons
  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan
  • No free plan
  • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
  • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
Our verdict

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,…

Read the review →

createRadio is a cloud-based audio streaming platform for hobbyist podcasters, broadcasters, media teams, organizations, and high-traffic radio networks. It combines live DJ broadcasting through encoders with browser-based broadcasting,…

Read the review →
  1. RecupyStreaming Audio Hosting 7.3From $19/mo
  2. createRadioStreaming Audio Hosting 7.2From $29/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • createRadio — where it wins

    • Live, browser-based, and AutoDJ broadcasting options
    • Scheduling, analytics, licensing reports, and station web tools
    • Integrations with radio encoders and BI platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Mobile apps are optional add-ons
    • Lower plans cap listeners, storage, transfer, and bitrate
  • Recupy7.3/10 · From $19/mo

    A scheduling-focused radio host with broadcasting, analytics, and podcast tools.

    Visit RecupyFull verdict →
  • createRadio7.2/10 · From $29/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad radio-hosting platform with live tools, automation, integrations, and AI features.

    Visit createRadioFull verdict →

More comparisons

All streaming audio hosting comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated · How we research and update