Side by side
AzuraCast vs OpenBroadcaster
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
OpenBroadcaster combines station automation, media organization, streaming, and web control in a free open-source package. Check the licensing terms and deployment requirements before using it for a broadcast operation.
Visit OpenBroadcasterThe facts
| AzuraCast | OpenBroadcaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azuracast.com | openbroadcaster.org |
| On music live stream software | #1 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
AzuraCast: what it does well
OpenBroadcaster: what it does well
- Free plan available
- 24/7 playlist scheduling and automation
- Audio, video, and image library
- Icecast and Shoutcast streaming
- JSON API and browser control
What to know first
- CC BY-NC license prohibits commercial use
- Self-hosted server or workstation deployment
- Linux instructions target Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
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