Professional radio hosting for Shoutcast and Icecast servers, starting at $5/mo. Bring your own broadcasting software, stream live, and let us handle the infrastructure. Or choose CloudRadio One for a fully managed experience.
Dedicated servers across multiple regions, monitored 24/7.
Crystal clear HD sound quality up to 320 kbps.
Scale from 25 to 1,000 listeners. Pay only for what you need.
Your server is provisioned in minutes. Get on air fast.
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Radio hosting is a service that provides internet radio broadcasters with streaming server infrastructure. Instead of running your own server hardware, a radio host manages the Shoutcast or Icecast servers that relay your audio stream to listeners worldwide.
Here is how it works: your broadcasting software (the encoder) sends audio to the streaming server. The server then distributes that stream to every connected listener simultaneously. The radio host handles uptime, bandwidth, SSL certificates, and scaling so you can focus on your content.
CloudRadio has provided radio hosting since 2005. We run dedicated servers across multiple regions with premium bandwidth, low latency, and 24/7 monitoring. Whether you have 25 listeners or 1,000, your stream stays stable.
Connect your encoder (SAM Broadcaster, BUTT, Mixxx, RadioDJ, or any compatible software) to the server we provide. Your audio is encoded and sent to the cloud.
Our Shoutcast or Icecast servers receive your stream and distribute it to every connected listener. SSL-secured, low-latency, and scaled for your audience.
Listeners connect through your website player, mobile apps, or radio directories. They hear your stream in real time from the server closest to them.
Not sure which plan fits your station? Here is a quick comparison.
| Feature | Classic Hosting | CloudRadio One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/mo (25 listeners) | $39/mo (flat rate) |
| Server type | Shoutcast or Icecast | HLS + Icecast relay |
| Listeners | 25 to 1,000 slots | Unlimited |
| AutoDJ | Not included (bring your own) | Built-in with 750 GB storage |
| Broadcasting software | Required (SAM, BUTT, Mixxx, etc.) | Optional (AutoDJ runs 24/7) |
| Scheduling & playlists | Managed in your encoder | Built-in smart rotation |
| Best for | DJs with their own setup | Stations that want everything in one place |
Both protocols are fully supported. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | Shoutcast | Icecast |
|---|---|---|
| Audio formats | MP3, AAC | MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Opus |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Mount points | Limited | Multiple with fallback chains |
| Setup | Quick and simple | Simple, with advanced options |
| Best for | Wide compatibility, fast start | Flexibility, multi-codec, power users |
Not sure which to pick? Read our full Shoutcast vs. Icecast comparison .
Radio hosting is a service that provides broadcasters with streaming servers (Shoutcast or Icecast) to relay audio to online listeners. The host handles server infrastructure, uptime, and bandwidth so you can focus on your content.
Both are streaming server protocols. Shoutcast supports MP3 and AAC and is quick to set up. Icecast is open-source, supports MP3, AAC, Ogg, and Opus, and offers advanced features like multiple mount points and native fallback chains. CloudRadio supports both.
For classic radio hosting, yes. You connect your own encoder (SAM Broadcaster, BUTT, Mixxx, RadioDJ, etc.) to the server we provide. If you prefer a fully managed experience, CloudRadio One includes a built-in AutoDJ with no extra software required.
CloudRadio One is an all-in-one radio platform at $39/mo with built-in AutoDJ, 750 GB storage, unlimited listeners, and HLS streaming. Classic hosting starts at $5/mo and gives you a Shoutcast or Icecast server that you connect your own software to.
Classic hosting plans range from 25 to 1,000 listener slots at $0.20 per slot per month. CloudRadio One includes unlimited listeners at a flat $39/mo.
Yes, but they are separate products. Classic hosting gives you a Shoutcast or Icecast server you connect your own encoder to. CloudRadio One is a fully managed platform with built-in AutoDJ. You can sign up for CloudRadio One at any time and migrate your audience, but it is a new station setup, not an in-place upgrade.
Choose classic Shoutcast or Icecast hosting from $5/mo, or go all-in with CloudRadio One.
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