Side by side
AzuraCast vs Mixcloud Live
Both stand on music live stream software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Visit AzuraCast 
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Mixcloud Live combines licensed music streaming with community interaction, tipping, and post-show audio archives. Its free basic plan does not include live streaming, so broadcasters need Pro and compatible equipment.
Visit Mixcloud LiveThe facts
| AzuraCast | Mixcloud Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Mixcloud Pro (Annual): $11.25 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Mixcloud Live |
| Website | azuracast.com | mixcloud.com |
| On music live stream software | #1 of 26 | #3 of 26 |
AzuraCast: what it does well
Mixcloud Live: what it does well
- Licensed music identification and artist royalties
- Live chat and real-time viewer tips
- Audio archive after live shows
- Supports multiple RTMP streaming tools
- Promotion to Facebook and Twitch
What to know first
- Live streaming requires a Pro subscription
- Requires a suitable computer and steady internet
- Not available through Sonos or Apple TV app
- Annual or monthly paid Pro plans
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