Managed SHOUTcast Hosting
Get the industry-standard SHOUTcast v2 server, pre-installed and ready to go. Our plans include a powerful AutoDJ control panel, SSL, and expert 24/7 support.
What is SHOUTcast?
SHOUTcast is the original, industry-standard server for broadcasting internet radio. For over 20 years, it has been the “workhorse” of online radio, famous for its stability, reliability, and wide support on all platforms.
It’s the powerful “engine” that runs your station. We pair this engine with a user-friendly “dashboard”—a control panel like CentovaCast or AzuraCast—to give you a complete, easy-to-manage broadcasting solution.
SHOUTcast vs. Icecast: The Good News
This is the most common question in radio, and the answer is simple.
- SHOUTcast: The classic, rock-solid standard. Great for MP3 streaming.
- Icecast: A powerful, open-source alternative. Great for multiple formats (like Ogg) and mount points.
The Best Part: You don’t have to choose. All of our radio hosting plans come with both SHOUTcast and Icecast. You can select which server you want to use with one click in your control panel.
Key SHOUTcast Hosting Features
How Our SHOUTcast Hosting Works
We make it simple. You don’t need to be a server admin to use the industry’s most popular tools.
All of our radio hosting plans are fully configured to run SHOUTcast instantly. Just choose the plan that fits your listener and storage needs, and you’ll be on-air in minutes.
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Choose your plan, and our system will deploy your SHOUTcast-ready server instantly.
SHOUTcast Hosting FAQ
Q: Which is better: SHOUTcast vs Icecast?
A: Both are excellent! SHOUTcast is the long-time industry standard, famous for its stability. Icecast is a powerful, flexible alternative. The best part is you don’t have to choose. All our radio plans include both, letting you select the one you prefer in your control panel.
Q: Do I need a control panel with SHOUTcast?
A: Yes, and this is critical. SHOUTcast is just the “engine,” and it doesn’t have its own user interface. Our service bundles SHOUTcast with a powerful, easy-to-use control panel like CentovaCast, AzuraCast, or Everestpanel. This gives you the “dashboard” (with AutoDJ, analytics, etc.) to manage your station.
Q: What is a “SHOUTcast AutoDJ”?
A: An AutoDJ is a system that keeps your station “on-air” 24/7, even when you aren’t broadcasting live. It’s managed by your control panel (like CentovaCast) and automatically plays music from a playlist you create and upload. All of our SHOUTcast plans include a powerful AutoDJ.
Q: Is SHOUTcast free?
A: The SHOUTcast server software itself is free, but it’s highly complex. It requires a 24/7 server, a high-speed internet connection, and deep technical knowledge to install, secure, and manage. Our “managed hosting” service handles all that for you—we provide the optimized server, the panel, the SSL, and the expert support for one low price.