Radiocast Sites vs RadioSiteMaker
RadioSiteMaker is a website builder made for radio. It’s inexpensive and works with any stream URL, but it doesn’t host your stream, so you pay for that separately.
Feature comparison
- Price
- Radiocast Sites$19.99/mo for Radiocast MAX, which includes Sites, Hosting, AirChain and Reporter
- RadioSiteMaker$99/yr for the website; stream hosting is extra
- Stream hosting
- Radiocast SitesIncluded: stream, AutoDJ and station panel
- RadioSiteMakerNot included; bring any Icecast, Shoutcast or hosted stream
- Live player
- Radiocast SitesBuilt in, keeps playing while listeners move between pages, with lock-screen controls
- RadioSiteMakerBuilt in, with now playing
- Now playing & recently played
- Radiocast SitesAutomatic, straight from your station, plus a weekly trending tracks chart
- RadioSiteMakerNow playing from your stream
- Schedule & DJs
- Radiocast SitesSynced from your station, or edited by hand (or both)
- RadioSiteMakerWeekly schedule and DJ profiles
- Requests, talkback, comments & chat
- Radiocast SitesBuilt in: song requests, voice talkback, contact form, comments and live chat with moderation
- RadioSiteMakerSong dedications, music charts and voting, and a live chat widget
- Staff accounts
- Radiocast SitesListener and staff accounts, roles you design, audit log and IP bans
- RadioSiteMakerNot detailed on RadioSiteMaker’s website
- Custom domain
- Radiocast SitesFree yourstation.radiosite.net address, plus your own domain with automatic HTTPS
- RadioSiteMakerYes
- Designs
- Radiocast Sites12 complete radio designs, recolored to your brand
- RadioSiteMakerCustom branding and colors
| Feature | Radiocast Sites | RadioSiteMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99/mo for Radiocast MAX, which includes Sites, Hosting, AirChain and Reporter | $99/yr for the website; stream hosting is extra |
| Stream hosting | Included: stream, AutoDJ and station panel | Not included; bring any Icecast, Shoutcast or hosted stream |
| Live player | Built in, keeps playing while listeners move between pages, with lock-screen controls | Built in, with now playing |
| Now playing & recently played | Automatic, straight from your station, plus a weekly trending tracks chart | Now playing from your stream |
| Schedule & DJs | Synced from your station, or edited by hand (or both) | Weekly schedule and DJ profiles |
| Requests, talkback, comments & chat | Built in: song requests, voice talkback, contact form, comments and live chat with moderation | Song dedications, music charts and voting, and a live chat widget |
| Staff accounts | Listener and staff accounts, roles you design, audit log and IP bans | Not detailed on RadioSiteMaker’s website |
| Custom domain | Free yourstation.radiosite.net address, plus your own domain with automatic HTTPS | Yes |
| Designs | 12 complete radio designs, recolored to your brand | Custom branding and colors |
Where Radiocast Sites is stronger
- Stream hosting, AutoDJ and audio processing are included, not extra.
- Your schedule and DJs sync from your station.
- 12 complete designs, staff roles with an audit log, and moderated comments and live chat.
Where RadioSiteMaker is stronger
- Lower price if you already pay for stream hosting elsewhere.
- Works with any stream provider.
- Podcasts, charts with voting, and 17 languages.
Which should you choose?
Choose RadioSiteMaker if you’re staying with another stream host and only need a low-cost radio website.
Choose Radiocast Sites if you want your stream, sound and website in one place: a radio website that keeps itself up to date from your station, included with Radiocast MAX at $19.99/mo.
Questions
Is RadioSiteMaker cheaper?
For the website alone, yes ($99/yr). Radiocast MAX also includes your stream hosting, AirChain audio processing and Reporter for $19.99/mo.
Does Radiocast Sites work with other stream hosts?
Radiocast Sites is built for stations hosted on Radiocast, which is how it keeps your schedule, DJs and now playing in sync.