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Best Music Live Stream Software in 2026
Music live stream software helps you broadcast audio, run internet radio, or keep a music stream online. This list is for people choosing a tool on a budget.
- 26 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
AzuraCast
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2 - 2
LibreTime
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 3
Mixcloud Live
by Mixcloud LiveFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Mixcloud Live combines licensed music streaming with community interaction, tipping, and post-show audio archives.
- 4
PlayIt Live
by PlayIt LiveFree plan APIWebWindowsPlayIt Live covers core radio playout at no cost and adds scheduling, remote operation and voice tracking through paid modules.
- 5
OpenBroadcaster
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2OpenBroadcaster combines station automation, media organization, streaming, and web control in a free open-source package.
- 6
playout.video
by playout.videoFree plan Webplayout.video combines live production tools with scheduled, cloud-based streaming to multiple destinations.
- 7
Upstream
Free plan APIWebChoose Upstream if you need browser-based production, multistreaming, scheduled broadcasts, or looping cloud streams.
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Liquidsoap
Free plan WindowsMacLinux - 10
ClutchCut Loop
Free plan Mac - 11
Radio.co
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 12
SavePoint Station Manager
Free plan WebWindowsMac+1 - 13
Zeno.FM
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 14
Radiojar
Paid APILinuxMac+2 - 15
Rivendell
Free plan Linux - 16
SAM Broadcaster Pro
by SAM Broadcaster ProFree trial WindowsSAM Broadcaster Pro combines station automation, audio processing, streaming formats and reporting in one Windows application. Its paid pricing and Windows-only compatibility are key considerations.
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Streamloop
by StreamloopPaid APIWebStreamloop provides cloud-based continuous broadcasting with scheduling, studio scenes and automated recovery.
- 19
StreamPush
by StreamPushPaid WebStreamPush focuses on automated, branded multistreaming from music catalogs. Its scheduling, content handling, campaign tools, and destination integrations target professional continuous channels.
- 20
247 LiveStream
Paid Web - 21
Airtime Pro
Paid Web - 22
mAirList Radio Automation
Paid Windows - 23
Looping Stream
Paid Web - 24
LiveFlow24
Paid Web - 25
RadioBOSS
Paid Windows
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, trial periods, paid starting prices, and the destinations a tool supports. Check for 24/7 streaming, playlist scheduling, audio visualizers, multistreaming, and audio file upload. Confirm that the platform you use—web, Windows, API, Linux, macOS, or iOS—is supported. If you need to read or change code, check the licence.
Questions
Are free-plan options listed?
Yes. AzuraCast, ClutchCut Loop, LibreTime, Liquidsoap, and OpenBroadcaster are listed with free plans.
Which listed tools have trials?
Airtime Pro and LiveFlow24 list 7-day trials. Looping Stream lists a 5-day trial, and mAirList Radio Automation lists a 30-day trial.
What is the lowest stated monthly price?
Looping Stream is listed from $9 per month. Airtime Pro is from $9.95 per month, and 247 LiveStream is from $14 per month on annual pricing.
Which platforms should I check?
The listed platform types are web, Windows, API, Linux, macOS, and iOS. Confirm support for your intended platform before choosing.
What features can I compare?
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, main destinations, 24/7 streaming, playlist scheduling, audio visualizers, multistreaming, and audio file upload.