Eligible Radiocast plans include access to a managed AzuraCast panel. Radiocast is not the AzuraCast project—we run managed infrastructure around the software. AGPL and upstream license terms for AzuraCast itself are separate from your Radiocast subscription.
Radiocast vs self-hosted AzuraCast
The same powerful panel—without owning the server.
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AzuraCast is open-source radio management software many stations love for playlists, AutoDJ, and live DJ handoffs. Self-hosting on a VPS gives you full control but also full responsibility for updates, security, backups, and stream reliability.
Radiocast offers managed AzuraCast hosting with panel access on eligible plans: you keep the workflows you know, while Radiocast runs streaming capacity, DDoS protection, and platform features like the station directory, chat, and credits.
Plans from $5.99/mo with clear concurrent listener caps—confirm current tiers on radiocast.net before purchasing.
Best for: Broadcasters who like AzuraCast but want to stop babysitting Docker, SSL, and kernel updates—and who may want Radiocast discovery on top of raw streaming.
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:
- Managed Radiocast hosting on any plan with panel access.
- Self-hosted AzuraCast plans compared:
- AzuraCast installed on a server you provide. The software is open source; you pay for the server and your own time.
Feature
Radiocast
Self-hosted AzuraCast
Software
Software
RadiocastAzuraCast panel (managed)
Self-hosted AzuraCastAzuraCast (you install & update)
Server requirements
Server requirements
RadiocastNone—Radiocast runs the servers
Self-hosted AzuraCastDocker-capable 64-bit server; 2 GB RAM and 20 GB+ disk minimum, 4 GB RAM and 40 GB+ recommendedSource: AzuraCast requirements (opens in new tab)
Server ops
Server ops
RadiocastRadiocast operations team
Self-hosted AzuraCastYour time + VPS provider
Backups & recovery
Backups & recovery
RadiocastPlatform backups (per plan/policy)
Self-hosted AzuraCastYou design backup strategy
DDoS / abuse
DDoS / abuse
RadiocastEdge protection included
Self-hosted AzuraCastMitigate yourself or buy add-ons
Discovery
Discovery
RadiocastRadiocast directory
Self-hosted AzuraCastOnly what you build externally
Cost
Cost
RadiocastMonthly plan from $5.99/mo
Self-hosted AzuraCastFree software; you pay for the server, bandwidth, and your own labor
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
- Managed infrastructure—no VPS patching or Docker compose emergencies.
- Bandwidth and listener capacity bundled into plan tiers.
- Radiocast directory, station pages, paywall/credits, and community tooling.
- Support channel for billing and platform issues.
- Faster time-to-launch for non-technical volunteers on church or school stations.
When Self-hosted AzuraCast may still fit
- Complete root access for custom plugins, filesystem hacks, or non-standard codecs.
- Potentially lower cash cost if you already subsidize hardware or have free cloud credits.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Radiocast vs Self-hosted AzuraCast