COMPARISON

CloudRadio vs YesStreaming: multi-panel Shoutcast vs unified HLS.

YesStreaming is a UK-registered Shoutcast and Icecast reseller with a multi-panel approach: pick CentovaCast, SoloRadioPanel, AzuraCast, or EverestPanel to manage your stream. CloudRadio is a single platform with a built-in studio, HLS streaming, and flat pricing. Here is when each fits.

YesStreaming vs CloudRadio at a glance.

YesStreaming sells per-bitrate, per-listener Shoutcast/Icecast slots from $12.99/mo, with most listener-cap tiers stopping at 1,000. Unlimited-listener plans start around $99/mo. CloudRadio One is a flat $39/mo with no listener cap.

Feature YesStreaming CloudRadio One · $39/mo
Pricing model Per bitrate × listener slot, per panel, per region Flat $39/mo, all-in
Streaming protocol Shoutcast / Icecast HLS (64/128/256 kbps AAC) + Icecast MP3
Control panel Choose one: CentovaCast, SoloRadioPanel, AzuraCast, EverestPanel CloudRadio Studio (built in-house)
Listeners 100 - 1,000 standard; unlimited from ~$99/mo Unlimited listeners on every plan
AutoDJ storage 10 - 20 GB on standard plans 750 GB
AutoDJ ✓ (via chosen panel) Layered priority stack: live → schedule → rotation → fallback
Bandwidth Unlimited / "limitless" Unlimited
SSL streaming
Embeddable player HTML5 player provided by chosen panel Free 5-style player widget, HLS-ready
Stream monitoring + dead-air alerts Stats via panel; no documented dead-air alerting Free monitoring, 60-second checks, email alerts
Support 24/7 ticket + chat Email

Bottom line: YesStreaming is a great fit if you specifically want CentovaCast, AzuraCast, or another familiar Shoutcast panel running on someone else's hardware. CloudRadio is the better choice when you want HLS, big storage, no listener cap, and one platform instead of choosing a panel.

Indicative YesStreaming pricing.

YesStreaming has many storefronts (US Shoutcast, EU Shoutcast, Icecast, SoloRadioPanel, AzuraCast). Pricing varies slightly by panel and region. These are typical published prices.

Plan Bitrate Listeners AutoDJ Storage Price
Entry 64 kbps 100 10 GB $12.99/mo
Standard 64 64 kbps 1,000 10 GB $16.99/mo
Standard 96 96 kbps 1,000 15 GB $24.99/mo
Standard 128 128 kbps 1,000 20 GB $32.99/mo
High 320 320 kbps 1,000 20 GB $44.99/mo
Unlimited Listeners Varies Unlimited Varies $99-$250/mo

Source: yesstreaming.com store catalog. Pricing as of early 2026, USD. Prices vary by panel and region.

Where each platform shines.

Choose CloudRadio if you want:

  • HLS adaptive streaming with 64 / 128 / 256 kbps AAC variants. Mobile listeners step between bitrates automatically instead of buffering.
  • Unlimited listeners at $39/mo instead of jumping to a $99-$250/mo unlimited tier on YesStreaming.
  • 750 GB of storage vs 10-20 GB on YesStreaming standard plans. Room for a serious archive.
  • Layered automation priority stack and a built-in scheduler rather than configuring AutoDJ in CentovaCast or AzuraCast.
  • Free stream monitoring + free 5-style player widget bundled in. Both work on any HTTPS stream.

Choose YesStreaming if you want:

  • Your favorite Shoutcast panel hosted: CentovaCast, SoloRadioPanel, AzuraCast, EverestPanel. Useful when your team is already trained on one.
  • Lower entry pricing starting at $12.99/mo for 100 listeners at 64 kbps.
  • Up to 320 kbps static-bitrate streaming on higher tiers if you want raw audio quality over adaptive bitrate.
  • UK-registered, EU-friendly entity for stations that prefer UK/EU jurisdiction for their service agreement and data.
  • Multiple region storefronts (US Shoutcast, EU Shoutcast, Icecast) so you can pick the data center closest to your audience.

Common questions.

Does YesStreaming support HLS?

YesStreaming's product line is Shoutcast and Icecast. They mention HTML5 players over HTTPS but don't market a native adaptive HLS ladder. CloudRadio runs a 3-tier HLS ladder on every plan, which is the right fit for mobile listeners on variable connections.

Why so many control panels?

YesStreaming targets broadcasters who already have a panel preference. CentovaCast and AzuraCast are popular with long-time Shoutcast operators, so YesStreaming offers them all. CloudRadio takes the opposite approach: one first-party studio that handles encoding, scheduling, AutoDJ, monitoring, and the player in one place.

When does the price line cross?

Below 100 listeners at 64 kbps, YesStreaming's $12.99/mo entry plan is cheaper than CloudRadio One at $39/mo. Once you want 128 kbps with a thousand listeners, YesStreaming is around $32.99/mo, very close to CloudRadio One. Once you need unlimited listeners, YesStreaming jumps to $99+/mo while CloudRadio stays at $39.

I already have AutoDJ software (SAM, RadioDJ, mAirList).

Our $5/mo Classic Shoutcast/Icecast plan is the cheapest way to host a stream when you already have playout software. If you want more than a stream URL, CloudRadio One at $39/mo adds an AutoDJ fallback that fires automatically when your encoder disconnects (so the stream never goes silent), unlimited concurrent listeners, silence alerts, and HLS output, without changing your workflow. Your encoder stays the primary source; AutoDJ only kicks in when you go offline.

Ready to try CloudRadio?

Flat $39/month with HLS, unlimited listeners, 750 GB storage, and a single platform instead of a panel buffet.