2026 Comparison

Compared publicly, with their real strengths.

Every platform has its strengths. This comparison honestly presents what each one does best — the choice is yours, based on your needs.

The comparison, criterion by criterion — checked October 17, 2026
Criterion RadioInternet.ca Aiir Live365 RadioKing Radio.co AzuraCast
Entry price ✓ Free$0, no card, the whole ecosystem included. Paid, à la carteEach product is billed separately; streaming starts at US$20/month per stream. PaidFrom US$65/month (Broadcast 1 plan). PaidFrom US$34/month (Radio Start); 14-day free trial. PaidFrom US$35/month (Lite plan); free trial. ✓ FreeFree open-source software (AGPL) — you only pay for your server.
French-language interface ✓French first; bilingual FR/EN site. —English only. —English only. ✓A French company; interface and support in French. —English only. PartialCommunity-translated interface (Crowdin); documentation in English.
Built-in audio production studio (in the browser) ✓Multitrack audio studio and voice processing, 100% in the browser. PartialAI audio production (news, commercials) via Audio.co, a separate product (from US$19/month); no multitrack studio. —Automation and broadcasting; no production studio. —Management and scheduling; no production studio. PartialTrack editing and voice tracking; no full production studio. —Media management and AutoDJ; no production studio.
Built-in AI video creation ✓AI video studio (text or image → video) and a video creator. —Not offered. —Not offered. —Not offered. —Not offered. —Not offered.
Music submission open to artists ✓A public "Submit your music" path, with human review before airplay. —Each station manages its own content. —Each station uploads its own music. —Each station uploads its own music. —Each station uploads its own music. —Each station uploads its own music.
Built-in contests and community ✓Open contests, a listener-request slot, polls and badges. PartialCompetition forms in its website CMS. —A large station directory; no built-in contests. —Listener dedications and requests; no built-in contests. —Listener requests; no built-in contests. —Song requests; no contests or community.
24/7 streaming included PartialThe main station streams 24/7, hosted stream included. Creators' tools run in their browser. ✓Hosted streaming service. ✓Hosting and streaming included in the plan. ✓Automatic 24/7 broadcasting included. ✓Hosted streaming included. PartialThe streaming software is included (Icecast, Liquidsoap), but it runs on your server.
A dedicated streaming server for your own station —Not yet: not included today. ✓One hosted stream per station. ✓Included in the plan. ✓Included in the plan. ✓Included in the plan. ✓Yes — your own server, administered by you.
No hosting to install or manage ✓Nothing to install; everything runs in the browser. ✓Hosted by Aiir. ✓Hosted by Live365. ✓Hosted by RadioKing. ✓Hosted by Radio.co. —Self-hosted: a server or VPS is required.
Native mobile apps (iOS / Android) —No — website only, for now. ✓Aiir's core product; from US$300/year for smaller stations. PartialPaid add-on on smaller plans; included in higher plans. PartialA separate paid offer (Basic, Smart, Premium). PartialIncluded in higher plans (Plus, Premium). —No — web player only.
Music licensing included —No — royalties (SOCAN, Re:Sound in Canada) remain the station's responsibility. —No — the station's responsibility. ✓Included in the plan (USA, Canada and Mexico, depending on the plan). —No — the station's responsibility. —No — the station's responsibility. —No — the station's responsibility.
Training and guides in French ✓Full guides in French, including the Formation Suno Québec training. —Documentation in English. —Help centre in English. PartialTutorials, blog and support in French. —Help centre in English. —Documentation in English.

How to read this table: ✓ = yes · Partial = partly, the note says how · — = no. RadioInternet.ca's column also states what it does not do yet: no dedicated streaming server per personal station, no native mobile apps, no licensing included. Third-party offers and prices checked on October 17, 2026 on their official pages — they can change, always check the source.

The players.

RadioInternet.ca

RadioInternet.ca

Quebec · French-speaking

All-in-one ecosystem: audio production, Link Analyzer, library, scheduling, NOW / NEXT / QUEUE control room and a main station powered by the same engine, with statuses displayed without simulation. The demo station really broadcasts — a 24/7 stream verified live and a continuous radio — and the public catalogue counts 1,558 songs. A bilingual French/English site.

Real strength: the whole journey in one place, in French — and entirely free, no card, where everything works.

Our platform

Aiir

Aiir

United Kingdom

Platform designed for stations: websites, mobile apps and listener interaction tools.

Real strength: the integrated web and mobile ecosystem around the station.

Live365

Live365

United States

Webradio pioneer, in business since 1999, with a large station directory.

Real strength: music licensing coverage in the United States and the network’s longevity.

RadioKing

RadioKing

France

French solution known for its easy onboarding and its support.

Real strength: ease of use and French-language support.

Radio.co

Radio.co

United Kingdom

Professional-oriented platform with advanced automation and reliable broadcasting.

Real strength: advanced automation and on-air reliability for pros.

AzuraCast

AzuraCast

Open-source software

Free, open-source software to self-host, supported by an active community.

Real strength: zero cost and total control for technical profiles.

This comparison is published by RadioInternet.ca. Third-party offers and pricing change: always check their official sites.

How to choose?

  • You want everything in one place, in French, without multiplying tools: RadioInternet.ca.
  • You mainly broadcast in the United States and want to delegate licensing: Live365.
  • You are looking for the simplest start, with French-speaking support: RadioKing.
  • You are a technician and want total control with no subscription: AzuraCast.
  • Your priority is your station’s website and mobile apps: Aiir.
  • You run a pro station with strong automation requirements: Radio.co.
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