Global Radio
Global Radio: A free web directory for finding and streaming live radio by place, genre, mood, or language. Ranked #37 of 45 in Radio Apps by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free browser listening and station discovery.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree browser listening and station discovery
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Search and browse stations by country, genre, mood, or language
- Save favourites and recently played stations in browser storage
- Submit missing stations for review
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access; no mobile or desktop app is listed
- Most audio streams connect to broadcasters and may include their commercials
- Favourites and listening history are stored only in the browser
Our verdict on Global Radio
Global Radio is a free browser-based directory and player for people who want to find live internet radio without installing an app or creating an account. Its listing covers 11,364 stations from 172 countries, with search by station name, country, or genre and browsing by country, genre, mood, and language. Listeners can play streams in the browser, save favourites, and revisit recently played stations; both saved lists are kept in browser storage.
The main strength is discovery across several useful dimensions, paired with direct browser playback. Global Radio also lets listeners submit missing stations for review and offers two of its own channels featuring public-domain recordings. The site says it does not host most broadcasters’ audio; playback generally connects directly to each broadcaster’s stream. That distinction matters for expectations: stream availability and any commercials in the broadcast are tied to the broadcaster, rather than an ad-removal tier offered by Global Radio.
There is no paid plan to weigh against the free offering, and the product is listed for web use only. Browser-stored favourites and history suit casual listening on a personal browser, but they do not provide an account-based way to carry those lists across devices. Global Radio is a sensible fit for solo listeners who value broad station discovery and quick browser playback. Listeners who need a dedicated mobile or desktop app, portable saved stations, or control over commercials in broadcaster streams should consider another option.
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Global Radio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Offline listening | Not verified |
| Stations listed | 11364 |
| Platforms | web |
| Ad-free listening | Not verified |
| Sleep timer | Not verified |
| CarPlay support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | globalradio.app |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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