Screamer Radio

Freemium#57 of 75 in Media Player Software

Screamer Radio: A focused, free Windows radio player with broad stream and format support. Ranked #57 of 75 in Media Player Software by our editors (3.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users focused on internet radio.

3.2/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Windows users focused on internet radio
• Free plan
  Yes
• Network playback
  Yes
• Founded
  2002 · Stockholm, Sweden
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Free station search, browsing, favorites, and random station playback
  • Supports Shoutcast, Icecast, HLS, and Microsoft Media Server streams
  • Handles AAC, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, and WMA formats

• Where it doesn't

  • Available only for Windows
  • Focused on internet radio rather than general media playback
  • Some additional interface features require a paid Plus subscription

Our verdict on Screamer Radio

Screamer Radio is a Windows desktop player for discovering and listening to internet radio stations. It suits listeners who want to search stations by name or URL, browse by tags, genre, or country, and save favorites for quicker access. A random-station option adds casual discovery, while keyboard media keys and a sleep timer support everyday listening. The product is focused on online radio rather than serving as a broad media player for local music or video.

Its strongest area is network playback breadth. Screamer Radio can play Shoutcast, Icecast, HLS, and Microsoft Media Server streams, with support for AAC, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, and WMA. That combination gives Windows radio listeners flexibility across station directories and stream types. Automatic application updates are also included, and the free offering covers station search, browsing, favorites, random stations, media keys, and the sleep timer. The narrow scope is a benefit for radio-focused listeners, but it limits the product's fit for people seeking a general-purpose media center.

Screamer Radio follows a freemium model. Most listening and discovery features are available free, while Screamer Radio Plus adds interface features. The application is offered for Windows, so users on other platforms will need a different option. Choose it if internet-radio discovery, broad stream compatibility, and a lightweight desktop focus are the priorities. Choose an alternative if you need multi-platform access, local media management, video playback, or a wider media library experience.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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