Head-to-head · Music Live Stream Software
SavePoint Station Manager vs Airtime Pro
SavePoint Station Manager leads on 6 checks, Airtime Pro on 0, and 0 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 scoreSavePoint Station Manager · 8.4/10
- Free planonly SavePoint Station Manager
- Most featuresSavePoint Station Manager · 5 of 5
SavePoint Station Manager scores higher on our rubric for music live stream software: 8.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
SavePoint Station Manager offers free plan; Airtime Pro doesn't. SavePoint Station Manager offers 24/7 streaming; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it. SavePoint Station Manager offers playlist scheduling; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it. SavePoint Station Manager offers audio visualizers; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it. SavePoint Station Manager offers multistreaming; Airtime Pro doesn't publish it.
SavePoint Station Manager is the better fit for self-hosted visual music broadcasting. Airtime Pro is the better fit for affordable automated internet radio stations.
- SavePoint Station Manager fits best
Self-hosted visual music broadcasting
- Airtime Pro fits best
Affordable automated internet radio stations
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Side by side
| Feature | SavePoint Station Manager 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Airtime Pro 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Music Live Stream Software | #9 in Music Live Stream Software |
| Best for | Self-hosted visual music broadcasting | Affordable automated internet radio stations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $9.95/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SavePoint Station Manager 5/5 · Airtime Pro 0/5 | ||
| 24/7 streaming | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Playlist scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Audio visualizers | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multistreaming | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Audio file upload | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Main destinations | Both | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SavePoint Station Manager is downloadable broadcasting software for operators running online radio and video stations. It combines weekly segment scheduling, audio and video playlist management, folder scanning, metadata extraction, visual… Read the review → |
Airtime Pro is a hosted internet radio platform for DJs, student and community projects, podcasters, news stations, and professional broadcasters. It combines media uploads, playlists, reusable rotations, automated programming, recurring… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SavePoint Station Manager — where it wins
- Free tier includes scheduling, playlists, overlays, and HLS streaming
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, WSL, web, API, and self-hosting
- Broadcast Pass adds YouTube, Twitch, Mixcloud, RTMP, and Restream outputs
Where it doesn't
- Live platform broadcasting requires the $150 one-time Broadcast Pass
- Local and self-hosted deployment requires more operator involvement
- The free workflow emphasizes pre-rendered video and HLS rather than live destinations
Airtime Pro — where it wins
- Auto DJ, Smart Blocks, and recurring show scheduling
- Supports MP3, Ogg, WAV, FLAC, and AAC media
- Embeddable players, widgets, analytics, and staff roles
Where it doesn't
- Live broadcasting relies on Icecast-compatible software
- Web platform with no listed native mobile app
- Listener, storage, and bandwidth limits vary by plan
- SavePoint Station Manager8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $150 · 7-day trial
A flexible station manager with free scheduling and paid multichannel live output.
Visit SavePointFull verdict → - Airtime Pro6.8/10 · From $9.95/mo · 7-day trial
Affordable cloud radio automation with scheduling, Auto DJ, and Icecast-compatible live broadcasting.
Visit Airtime ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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