AzuraCast

Spec sheet

Product

AzuraCast is free, open-source, self-hosted software for managing a web radio station.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Platforms

The installation guide covers Docker, Linux computers, Windows 10/11 using WSL2, ARM64 devices and x86/AMD64 Synology NAS devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

API

AzuraCast exposes a REST API for monitoring and interacting with stations, and its frontend actions can be performed through API calls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Integrations

Web hooks can connect stations with Slack, Discord, TuneIn, Twitter and other third-party services.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Security

Built-in Let's Encrypt support can create and manage SSL certificates, and the documentation describes enabling HTTPS and HSTS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Analytics

Analytics include listener and song-impact reports, with a report format compatible with SoundExchange for US web radio royalties.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Automation and streaming

AzuraCast automatically installs Liquidsoap as AutoDJ and Icecast-KH as a broadcasting frontend.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Installation

AzuraCast is installed on a VPS, dedicated server or other computer; self-installation requires Linux shell familiarity and root or sudo access.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Limitations

The documentation says AzuraCast is in beta and recommends regular updates and keeping station media files backed up elsewhere.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Live broadcasting

The built-in Web DJ lets users broadcast live from a browser without extra software.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Multi-station

A single installation can host multiple stations with user accounts and granular roles and permissions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Public pages

Each station includes an embeddable public-facing player page, and the product provides APIs for custom players and interfaces.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Station management

Users can upload media, manage playlists, create mount points and remote relays, and view analytics through a web interface.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Storage

Station media, live recordings and backups can be stored locally or with an S3-compatible storage provider.Read 9 Oct 2026 · azuracast.com

Plans and prices

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