Side by side
éist vs Mixcloud Live
Both stand on podcast apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
éist focuses on Apple-device podcast listening with local storage and optional cloud sync. Its privacy approach and CarPlay or Watch controls suit listeners who meet the stated operating-system requirements.
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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
| éist | Mixcloud Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Mixcloud Pro (Annual): $11.25 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Mixcloud Live |
| Website | eist.cloud | mixcloud.com |
| On podcast apps | #44 of 55 | #40 of 55 |
éist: what it does well
- Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and CarPlay
- Stores subscriptions and playback data on-device
- Adds RSS feeds and personal audio folders
- Optional sync uses personal cloud storage
- No third-party advertising or cross-app tracking
What to know first
- Requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone
- Mac support requires macOS 14 and Apple M1
- Apple may provide aggregate data if opted in
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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