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Open Radio World

Free#44 of 45 in Radio Apps

Open Radio World: A free browser radio app for finding stations by country or search and saving favorites. Ranked #44 of 45 in Radio Apps by our editors (4.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free, no-frills radio listening in a browser.

4.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free, no-frills radio listening in a browser
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
5 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Browse thousands of stations by country or search for them.
- Save favorite stations in browser storage without signing up.
- Continue playback while the screen is locked.
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web only.
- Station availability depends on third-party broadcasters and streams.
- Uses Radio Browser station data rather than controlling the radio content.

Our verdict on Open Radio World

Open Radio World is a free web application for listening to live radio stations from around the world. It is suited to solo listeners who want to find a stream by searching or browsing by country, then keep favorite stations in browser storage. There is no sign-up requirement, and the service is focused on listening rather than broader radio management features.

Its scope is deliberately straightforward: the published Free plan covers live radio, country browsing, and saving favorites. The app provides access to thousands of stations and supports ad-free listening. Search adds another way to locate a station, while locked-screen playback lets a stream continue when the screen is locked. Since favorites are stored in the browser, this is best suited to someone listening from a web browser rather than someone seeking a multi-platform library.

The main trade-off is its reliance on third-party station data and streams. Open Radio World aggregates streams through the Radio Browser API and does not own or control the radio content, so availability depends on broadcasters and the streams they provide. Choose it for free, uncomplicated listening in a browser; consider another option if you need a native app, control over stream availability, or features beyond discovery and playback. Support is available by email.

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Open Radio World pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Open Radio World fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Offline listening	Not verified
Stations listed	Not verified
Platforms	web
Ad-free listening	Yes
Sleep timer	Not verified
CarPlay support	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	openradioworld.com
Facts checked	5 Oct 2026

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