Head-to-head · Music Live Stream Software
SavePoint Station Manager vs Radio.co
SavePoint Station Manager leads on 3 checks, Radio.co on 0, and 3 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 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
SavePoint Station Manager offers free plan; Radio.co doesn't. On main destinations, Radio.co gives you Other where SavePoint Station Manager offers Both. SavePoint Station Manager offers audio visualizers; Radio.co doesn't publish it. SavePoint Station Manager offers multistreaming; Radio.co doesn't publish it.
SavePoint Station Manager is the better fit for self-hosted visual music broadcasting. Radio.co is the better fit for branded radio stations with mobile apps.
- SavePoint Station Manager fits best
Self-hosted visual music broadcasting
- Radio.co fits best
Branded radio stations with mobile apps
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Side by side
| Feature | SavePoint Station Manager 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Radio.co 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Music Live Stream Software | #7 in Music Live Stream Software |
| Best for | Self-hosted visual music broadcasting | Branded radio stations with mobile apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $35/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 14 days · card required |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SavePoint Station Manager 5/5 · Radio.co 3/5 | ||
| 24/7 streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Playlist scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio visualizers | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multistreaming | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Audio file upload | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Main destinations | Both | Other |
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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 → |
Radio.co is a cloud-based internet radio platform for solo broadcasters, community stations, publishers, brands, and larger broadcasting teams. It combines live internet radio broadcasting with automated playlists, calendar-based… 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
Radio.co — where it wins
- Live broadcasting, automated scheduling, and browser-based playout
- Station-branded iOS and Android apps on Plus and Premium
- Analytics, AI voice generation, web players, and smart-speaker support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; monthly entry pricing starts at $35
- Mobile apps and Alexa support begin with the $139/month Plus plan
- Lite is limited to 2GB storage and 500 concurrent listeners
- 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 → - Radio.co7.1/10 · From $35/mo · 14-day trial
A broad internet radio platform for branded stations that need apps, scheduling, and live playout.
Visit Radio.coFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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