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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Recupy vs LibreTime

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Recupy #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.3/10 From $19/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy
LibreTime #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreTime

Recupy leads on 3 checks, LibreTime on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Free planonly LibreTime
  • Most featuresRecupy · 3 of 4

Recupy scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

LibreTime offers free plan; Recupy doesn't. Recupy offers live streaming; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Recupy offers scheduled automation; LibreTime doesn't publish it. Recupy offers listener analytics; LibreTime doesn't publish it.

Recupy is the better fit for stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data. LibreTime is the better fit for self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout.

  • Recupy fits best

    Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

  • LibreTime fits best

    Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout

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Side by side

Feature Recupy 7.3/10 Visit ↗ LibreTime 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.1
Ranking #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting #7 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data Self-hosters needing open-source scheduled playout
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $19/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Community, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Recupy 3/4 · LibreTime 0/4
Live streaming ✓ (best) Not published
Scheduled automation ✓ (best) Not published
Listener analytics ✓ (best) Not published
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit 500 listeners Not published
Audio quality High Not published
Stream protocols Not published Not published
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
  • 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
  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan
  • 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

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,…

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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,…

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  1. RecupyStreaming Audio Hosting 7.3From $19/mo
  2. LibreTimeStreaming Audio Hosting 7.1Free plan

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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