AzuraCast

azuracast.com · checked 9 Oct 2026

#3 · Music Live Stream Software

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How it plugs in

YesPublic API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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AzuraCast is free, open-source, self-hosted software for managing a web radio station.

Pricing

AzuraCastFree to install and use, including for commercial purposesFree

As azuracast.com lists them, checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Facts

Website: azuracast.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Analytics: Analytics include listener and song-impact reports, with a report format compatible with SoundExchange for US web radio royalties.
Automation and streaming: AzuraCast automatically installs Liquidsoap as AutoDJ and Icecast-KH as a broadcasting frontend.
Installation: AzuraCast is installed on a VPS, dedicated server or other computer; self-installation requires Linux shell familiarity and root or sudo access.
Integrations: Web hooks can connect stations with Slack, Discord, TuneIn, Twitter and other third-party services.
Limitations: The documentation says AzuraCast is in beta and recommends regular updates and keeping station media files backed up elsewhere.
Live broadcasting: The built-in Web DJ lets users broadcast live from a browser without extra software.
Multi-station: A single installation can host multiple stations with user accounts and granular roles and permissions.
Public pages: Each station includes an embeddable public-facing player page, and the product provides APIs for custom players and interfaces.
Security: Built-in Let's Encrypt support can create and manage SSL certificates, and the documentation describes enabling HTTPS and HSTS.
Station management: Users can upload media, manage playlists, create mount points and remote relays, and view analytics through a web interface.
Storage: Station media, live recordings and backups can be stored locally or with an S3-compatible storage provider.

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