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Head-to-head · Streaming Audio Hosting

Recupy vs Live365

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Recupy #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.3/10 From $19/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Recupy
Live365 #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1/10 From $21/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Live365

Recupy leads on 1 check, Live365 on 0, and 4 are 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 scoreRecupy · 7.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceRecupy · $19/mo

Recupy scores higher on our rubric for streaming audio hosting: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Recupy is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $21/mo.

Recupy is the better fit for stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data. Live365 is the better fit for stations needing licensing and distribution support.

  • Recupy fits best

    Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data

  • Live365 fits best

    Stations needing licensing and distribution support

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Side by side

Feature Recupy 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Live365 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.1
Ranking #4 in Streaming Audio Hosting #8 in Streaming Audio Hosting
Best for Stations needing detailed scheduling and listener data Stations needing licensing and distribution support
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo (best) $21/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, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Recupy 3/4 · Live365 3/4
Live streaming ✓ ✓
Scheduled automation ✓ ✓
Listener analytics ✓ ✓
Recording archive Not published Not published
Specs
Listener limit 500 listeners Not published
Audio quality High High
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
  • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
  • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
  • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa
Cons
  • Starter supports only 500 concurrent listeners
  • Starter includes one DJ account
  • There is no free plan
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
  • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
  • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
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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Live365 is an internet radio hosting and broadcasting platform for independent broadcasters, talk stations, sports networks and commercial station operators. It combines station management with cloud track storage, playlist and ClockWheel…

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  1. RecupyStreaming Audio Hosting 7.3From $19/mo
  2. Live365Streaming Audio Hosting 7.1From $21/mo · 7-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

  • Live365 — where it wins

    • AutoDJ, LiveDJ, relay streaming and scheduling modes
    • Music licensing, royalty reporting and advertising revenue sharing
    • Distribution options through TuneIn, iHeartRadio and Alexa

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
    • The $21 plan includes 4 minutes of network ads per hour
    • GoLive recordings are saved locally rather than clearly archived online
  • Recupy7.3/10 · From $19/mo

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

    Visit RecupyFull verdict →
  • Live3657.1/10 · From $21/mo · 7-day trial

    A capable station platform for broadcasters that need licensing and distribution options.

    Visit Live365Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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