Radiocast is a fit if you want paid managed hosting with AutoDJ, clear listener caps, and optional listing in the Radiocast directory. If you need a free plan or unlimited listeners, Caster.fm’s plans may fit better. Compare plan limits before switching.
Radiocast vs Caster.fm
A free tier and a high-end Pro plan versus Radiocast’s paid plan ladder.
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Caster.fm offers internet radio hosting with a free plan and a Pro plan aimed at larger stations, including branded mobile apps, HLS adaptive streaming, and podcasting tools.
Radiocast combines managed web radio hosting infrastructure, AutoDJ, analytics, and an optional public directory so your station can be found by listeners browsing radiocast.net. Plans are paid, with concurrent listener caps stated per tier.
Plans from $5.99/mo with clear concurrent listener caps—confirm current tiers on radiocast.net before purchasing.
Best for: Broadcasters who want a paid managed plan with 192 kbps streams and Radiocast’s station directory, and who do not need Caster.fm’s unlimited-listener Pro features.
Side-by-side
Feature comparison
Competitor details were checked on against the public pages linked below. Radiocast figures come from our plan catalog, reviewed .
- Radiocast plans compared:
- Professional ($5.99/mo): 10 GB storage, up to 100 concurrent listeners, 192 kbps
- Caster.fm plans compared:
- Caster.fm’s Free plan and Pro plan as described on its homepage. The Cloud Plus tier does not state a price or limits there, so it is not compared.
Feature
Radiocast
Caster.fm
Entry price
Entry price
RadiocastProfessional ($5.99/mo): 10 GB storage, up to 100 concurrent listeners, 192 kbps
Caster.fmFree plan: $0, up to 400 concurrent listeners, up to 96 kbpsSource: Caster.fm (opens in new tab)
Top plan
Top plan
RadiocastRadiocast Enterprise (Contact us): custom storage, custom listener cap, 320 kbps
Stream quality
Stream quality
Radiocast192 kbps on Professional; 320 kbps on Enterprise
Caster.fmFree plan up to 96 kbps; Pro bitrate not stated on the homepageSource: Caster.fm (opens in new tab)
Apps & extras
Apps & extras
RadiocastRadiocast station pages and directory
Caster.fmPro lists branded iOS/Android apps, Alexa skill, HLS streaming, and podcastingSource: Caster.fm (opens in new tab)
Brand names are used for identification and comparison only and do not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship. Competitor details come from the public pages linked on each comparison and may change; confirm current terms with the provider before you buy.
Why stations choose Radiocast
- Higher stream quality than Caster.fm’s free plan (up to 96 kbps) at a low monthly price.
- Much lower starting price than Caster.fm Pro ($80/mo and up).
- Integrated Radiocast discovery, profiles, and station community features.
- DDoS protection and monitoring included for production streams.
When Caster.fm may still fit
- A free plan ($0) with up to 400 concurrent listeners.
- Pro plan lists unlimited listeners, branded iOS/Android apps, an Alexa skill, HLS adaptive streaming, and podcasting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Radiocast vs Caster.fm