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AzuraCast
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AzuraCast | Free to install and use, including for commercial purposes | Free |
As azuracast.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from AzuraCast's own pages
- Analytics
- Analytics include listener and song-impact reports, with a report format compatible with SoundExchange for US web radio royalties. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- API
- AzuraCast exposes a REST API for monitoring and interacting with stations, and its frontend actions can be performed through API calls. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Automation and streaming
- AzuraCast automatically installs Liquidsoap as AutoDJ and Icecast-KH as a broadcasting frontend. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Installation
- AzuraCast is installed on a VPS, dedicated server or other computer; self-installation requires Linux shell familiarity and root or sudo access. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Web hooks can connect stations with Slack, Discord, TuneIn, Twitter and other third-party services. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The documentation says AzuraCast is in beta and recommends regular updates and keeping station media files backed up elsewhere. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Live broadcasting
- The built-in Web DJ lets users broadcast live from a browser without extra software. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Multi-station
- A single installation can host multiple stations with user accounts and granular roles and permissions. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The installation guide covers Docker, Linux computers, Windows 10/11 using WSL2, ARM64 devices and x86/AMD64 Synology NAS devices. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- AzuraCast is free, open-source, self-hosted software for managing a web radio station. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Public pages
- Each station includes an embeddable public-facing player page, and the product provides APIs for custom players and interfaces. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- Built-in Let's Encrypt support can create and manage SSL certificates, and the documentation describes enabling HTTPS and HSTS. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Station management
- Users can upload media, manage playlists, create mount points and remote relays, and view analytics through a web interface. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Station media, live recordings and backups can be stored locally or with an S3-compatible storage provider. · azuracast.com, 9 Oct 2026
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