Get a reliable Icecast server with SSL, up to 320 kbps audio, and instant setup. Bring your own broadcasting software and start streaming in minutes.
Min: 10 slots. Max: 1,000 slots.
Icecast 2 (KH branch) by default. Switch to Shoutcast v1 or v2 anytime from your control panel. Works with BUTT, Mixxx, Traktor, OBS Studio, Liquidsoap, and more.
Stream in MP3, AAC, or Ogg Vorbis at up to 320 kbps. Icecast supports multiple codecs natively.
HTTPS streaming included at no extra cost. Required by most modern browsers and embedded players.
Manage your server, view connection details, check listener counts, and restart your stream from a clean web interface.
Your Icecast server is provisioned automatically. No waiting for manual setup, no support tickets. Sign up and start streaming.
Run several streams on one server. Different bitrates, different shows, or different content on separate mount points.
Password-protect your streams so only authorized listeners can tune in. Ideal for private broadcasts, paid content, or internal stations.
Listener counts, geography, peak tracking, and connection history. See who is listening and when.
Hosted on dedicated servers across multiple regions. Monitored 24/7 so your stream stays online when your listeners tune in.
Pick the number of concurrent listeners you need (10 to 1,000). Your Icecast server is provisioned instantly.
Use BUTT, Mixxx, Traktor, OBS Studio, Liquidsoap, or any Icecast-compatible source. Enter your server address, mount point, and password, then go live.
Give listeners your stream URL or embed our free radio player on your website. Compatible with VLC, iTunes, Winamp, and all modern browsers.
Icecast is open-source, battle-tested, and supports multiple codecs. It's the go-to protocol for broadcasters who want full control over their stream.
Icecast is free and open-source software. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary protocols.
Stream in MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, or Opus. Icecast handles them all natively.
Works with virtually every media player, smart speaker, car system, and mobile app on the market.
CloudRadio One includes a built-in AutoDJ that runs your radio 24/7. Upload your music, create playlists, set a schedule, and we handle the rest. HLS + Icecast streaming, unlimited listeners, $39/mo.
We run Icecast 2 (KH branch) with all modern patches for stability and SSL support. You can also switch to Shoutcast v1 or v2 anytime from your control panel.
Icecast hosting is a relay server: you broadcast from your own software and we distribute the stream to your listeners. If you want to upload tracks and automate your programming, you have two options: add the AutoDJ addon for $8/mo to get cloud-based playlist automation, or upgrade to the CloudRadio One plan for a complete all-in-one station with HLS streaming and unlimited listeners.
Both relay your audio stream to listeners. Icecast is open-source and supports more codecs (Ogg, Opus). Shoutcast is proprietary but widely used. You don't have to pick one upfront: switch between Icecast and Shoutcast anytime from your control panel. We also offer Shoutcast hosting as a starting point if you prefer.
Yes, you can scale your listener slots up or down at any time from your control panel. Billing adjusts automatically.