What's the difference?
Below is a table of comparison for each audio streaming solution to help you decide further. We always recommend you to choose a solution that is best for you and get a free trial of each. You can always switch solutions anytime upon request.
| Shoutcast PRO | Icecast PRO | Geo-Locking PRO | EverestCast | AzuraCast | Everestpanel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Professional radio stations and Live Stream | Professional radio stations and Live Stream | Professional radio stations and Live Stream | Total Beginners, Small Radio stations. Low cost solution. | Total Beginners. Low cost solution. Browser-Based DJing. | Total Beginners, Small Radio stations. Low cost solution. |
| Server Software | Shoutcast v2 | Icecast v2 or Icecast KH | Icecast or Icecast KH | Shoutcast v2, Icecast v2, Icecast KH | Shoutcast v2, Icecast v2 | Shoutcast v2, Icecast v2 |
| Control Panel | Centovacast v3 | Centovacast v3 | MediaCP | Everestcast PRO | Azuracast BETA | Everestpanel |
| Mobile-Friendly Control Panel | Yes with Limitations | Yes with Limitations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Formats Supported | MP3, AAC, HE-AAC | Mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Theora and NSV | Mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Theora and NSV | Mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Theora and NSV | AAC+, MP3, OGG | Mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Theora and NSV |
| Bitrate Supported | 24KBPS to 320 KBPS | 24KBPS to 320 KBPS | 128KBPS and 320 KBPS | 64KBPS, 128KBPS, and 320 KBPS | 320 KBPS | 64KBPS, 128KBPS, and 320 KBPS |
| Geo-Locking Feature | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth | Dedicated Unlimited Bandwidth |
| Mountpoints | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Dedicated SSL Stream | Supported via PROXY | Native Support | Native Support | Native Support | Native Support | Native Support |
| AutoDJ | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Live Stream | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Multi-Channel | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Statistics | Available - Most Comprehensive | Available - Most Comprehensive | Available - Fairly Comprehensive | Available - Fairly Comprehensive | Available - Comprehensive | Available - Comprehensive |
| Price | Starts at $7.99 (at 24KBPS) | Starts at $7.99 (at 24KBPS) | Starts at $16.99 (at 128KBPS) | Starts at $5.00 (at 64KBPS) | Starts at $12.99 (at 320KBPS) | Starts at $5.00 (at 64KBPS) |