Alternatives to Icecast

A free streaming media server for running an internet radio station or a private audio stream. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Icecast.

  • AzuraCast

    A self-hosted web radio suite for running internet radio stations with playlists and relays.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    AzuraCast is a full web radio suite installed through Docker, adding playlists, relays, multiple stations with permissions and embeddable player pages on top of basic stream serving.

  • LibreTime

    Open-source radio automation software that schedules shows and plays out audio for AM/FM or internet stations.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

    LibreTime adds show scheduling, library management and playout to a transmitter or internet stream, so it covers station automation that Icecast leaves to a separate source client.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.