Side by side
AzuraCast vs PlayIt 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 APIWebWindows
PlayIt Live covers core radio playout at no cost and adds scheduling, remote operation and voice tracking through paid modules. Its browser access, API and hardware integrations suit stations with distributed presenters or studio equipment.
Visit PlayIt LiveThe facts
| AzuraCast | PlayIt Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Advanced Scheduling Module: $180 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | PlayIt Live |
| Website | azuracast.com | playitsoftware.com |
| On music live stream software | #1 of 26 | #4 of 26 |
AzuraCast: what it does well
PlayIt Live: what it does well
- Free core audio playback
- Supports WAV, MP3 and MP4
- Online streaming and metadata sharing
- ASIO and GPIO hardware support
- HTTP control API included
What to know first
- Premium modules require additional purchase
- Voice Tracking uses concurrent-user pricing
- Updates are not applied automatically
- Each station module needs another seat
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