Side by side
PulseCast vs RadioDJ
Both stand on live tv streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
PulseCast focuses on continuous prerecorded streaming with destination support, automatic recovery and monthly plans. Check the free-period limit, watermark, channel count and resolution ceiling before choosing a plan.
Visit PulseCast Free plan Windows
RadioDJ offers broad automation and scheduling for Windows stations at no software cost. Plan for MariaDB or MySQL and an external encoder when streaming to Shoutcast or Icecast.
Visit RadioDJThe facts
| PulseCast | RadioDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $19 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | PulseCast | Not published |
| Website | pulsecast.tv | radiodj.ro |
| On live tv streaming services | #77 of 169 | #81 of 169 |
PulseCast: what it does well
- Supports custom RTMP destinations
- Automatic reconnection after drops
- 24/7 looping streams
- No software installation required
- Free 48-hour plan
What to know first
- Resolution capped at 1080p
- Paid plan required after 48 hours
- Free plan adds a watermark
- Multistreaming is not supported
RadioDJ: what it does well
- Freeware with permitted commercial use
- Automated 24/7 playlist rotation
- Scheduler supports shows and advertisements
- Cue points, fades, and jingle rotations
- Podcast and HTTP relay integrations
What to know first
- Windows 10 or 11 required
- No direct Shoutcast or Icecast streaming
- Private support unavailable for free version
- Software provided without warranty
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