Best Icecast Hosting 2026

Professional Icecast Hosting
from $4/month

Fully managed Icecast servers with FREE AutoDJ, FREE SSL, unlimited bandwidth, and 24/7 support. Stop managing servers—start broadcasting.

  • FREE 24/7 AutoDJ - Upload unlimited music, schedule playlists
  • FREE SSL Certificates - Secure HTTPS streaming included
  • Unlimited Bandwidth - No overage fees, no throttling
  • 14-Day FREE Trial - No credit card required
  • FREE Migration Help - We'll move your station for free
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Icecast hosting dashboard showing AutoDJ, analytics, and streaming controls

Why Choose Shoutcast Net for Icecast Hosting?

The difference between basic hosting and professional broadcasting infrastructure

60-Second Setup

No server configuration, no terminal commands, no DNS setup. Click "Create Server", get credentials, start streaming. Self-hosted Icecast takes 8+ hours to configure properly.

FREE AutoDJ Included

Upload unlimited music, create playlists, schedule shows, automate fallback content. Runs 24/7 even when you're offline. Self-hosted solutions cost $15-50/month extra.

Real-Time Analytics

Live listener counts, geographic maps, device types, listening duration, peak times. Icecast's basic status page shows almost nothing—ours shows everything.

FREE SSL Certificates

Automatic HTTPS streaming for web players and mobile apps. Apple requires SSL for iOS apps—we handle it automatically. Self-hosting requires Let's Encrypt setup and renewal scripts.

24/7 Live Support

Real humans available via live chat and email, not forum posts from 2012. Need help at 3 AM? We're here. Self-hosted means Googling error messages alone.

Unlimited Bandwidth

No overage fees, no throttling during traffic spikes, no surprise bills. Most VPS providers charge $0.10-0.50/GB beyond included limits—we don't.

Icecast Hosting Pricing Plans

All plans include FREE AutoDJ, FREE SSL, unlimited bandwidth, and 24/7 support

Self-Hosted Icecast (DIY)

$5-20/month

VPS cost only (excludes your time)

Hidden Costs:
  • 8+ hours initial setup (installing, configuring, securing server)
  • 2-4 hours/month maintenance (updates, monitoring, troubleshooting)
  • No AutoDJ (separate software/service costs $15-50/month)
  • SSL setup complexity (manual Let's Encrypt configuration)
  • Bandwidth overages (typical VPS: $0.10-0.50/GB beyond limit)
  • No analytics (basic logs only, no dashboard)
  • You're on your own for support, security, backups
True Monthly Cost: $20-70+ (if you value your time at $25/hour)

Shoutcast Net Managed Icecast

$4/month

100 listeners - All-inclusive, no hidden fees

Everything Included:
  • 60-second setup (no terminal, no config files)
  • FREE 24/7 AutoDJ (unlimited music uploads, playlists)
  • FREE SSL certificates (automatic HTTPS streaming)
  • Unlimited bandwidth (no overage fees ever)
  • Real-time analytics (listeners, locations, devices)
  • Mobile app integration (iOS & Android compatible)
  • 24/7 live support (chat & email)
  • FREE migration help (we'll move your station)
  • Automatic backups (your playlists are safe)
  • 99.9% uptime guarantee (SLA-backed reliability)
Save 10+ hours/month in maintenance time alone

Starter

$4

per month

  • 100 listeners
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • FREE AutoDJ
  • FREE SSL
  • 24/7 support
Get Started

Popular

$25

per month

  • 500 listeners
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • FREE AutoDJ
  • FREE SSL
  • 24/7 priority support
  • Advanced analytics
Get Started

Professional

$99

per month

  • 2,500 listeners
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • FREE AutoDJ
  • FREE SSL
  • 24/7 priority support
  • API access
Get Started

Enterprise

$199

per month

  • 10,000 listeners
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • FREE AutoDJ
  • FREE SSL
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom SLA
Get Started

Need more than 10,000 listeners? Contact us for custom enterprise pricing.

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Feature Comparison

See why broadcasters choose Shoutcast Net managed hosting over DIY Icecast

Feature Shoutcast Net Self-Hosted Icecast
Setup Time 60 seconds
Click, create, stream
8+ hours
Install, configure, secure
AutoDJ Included FREE
Unlimited music
$15-50/month
Separate service needed
SSL/HTTPS FREE
Automatic
Manual setup
Let's Encrypt + cron
Bandwidth UNLIMITED
No overage fees
Limited
$0.10-0.50/GB beyond cap
Analytics Dashboard Real-time
Maps, devices, duration
Basic logs only
No visualization
Mobile App Support Full support
iOS & Android ready
Manual configuration
SSL required
Technical Support 24/7 Live Chat
+ Email
Forums/Google
You're on your own
Server Maintenance Automatic
We handle everything
2-4 hours/month
Updates, monitoring
Uptime Guarantee 99.9% SLA
Backed by contract
No guarantee
Depends on VPS provider
Backups Automatic daily
Playlists & settings
Manual
You must configure
Cost per Month $4-199
All-inclusive
$20-70+
VPS + time + AutoDJ

Migrate from Self-Hosted Icecast in 15 Minutes

Simple 4-step migration with zero downtime

1

Sign Up

Create your Shoutcast Net account and provision an Icecast server. Takes 60 seconds—you'll get server credentials instantly.

2

Upload Music

Upload your music library to our FREE AutoDJ. Or skip this if you only use live broadcasts. Your self-hosted server stays online.

3

Update Encoder

Change your encoder settings (BUTT, Mixxx, etc.) to point to Shoutcast Net. Test your stream to confirm everything works.

4

Switch Over

Update your web players and mobile apps with the new stream URL. Shut down your old server. Migration complete!

Need Help Migrating?

Our support team offers FREE migration assistance via live chat. We'll help you:

  • Configure your encoder settings
  • Upload and organize your music library
  • Update your web players and mobile apps
  • Test everything before switching over

Most migrations are completed in under 30 minutes with our help.

Icecast Hosting FAQ

Common questions about our managed Icecast hosting

Icecast hosting is a managed streaming server service that runs the Icecast software for internet radio broadcasting. Instead of setting up and maintaining your own server, a hosting provider manages the infrastructure, security, updates, and uptime while you focus on creating content. Shoutcast Net offers fully managed Icecast-compatible hosting with AutoDJ, SSL, and 24/7 support starting at $4/month.

Shoutcast Net's managed Icecast hosting starts at $4/month for 100 listeners with unlimited bandwidth and FREE AutoDJ. Plans scale up to $199/month for 10,000 listeners. All plans include FREE SSL certificates, FREE migration assistance, and no setup fees. Self-hosting Icecast requires a VPS ($5-20/month) plus your time for setup and maintenance (8+ hours initially, ongoing management).

All Shoutcast Net Icecast hosting plans include: FREE 24/7 AutoDJ with unlimited playlist capacity, FREE SSL certificates, unlimited bandwidth, Icecast and Shoutcast protocol support, mobile app integration, real-time analytics dashboard, 24/7 technical support, FREE migration from other providers, and 99.9% uptime guarantee. No hidden fees or setup charges.

Yes! Shoutcast Net Icecast hosting works with all popular broadcasting software including BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool), Mixxx, RadioDJ, SAM Broadcaster, Virtual DJ, and any encoder that supports Icecast or Shoutcast protocols. You'll receive server credentials (hostname, port, password) to configure in your encoder. Our support team provides setup guides for all major software.

Migration takes 15-30 minutes: 1) Sign up for Shoutcast Net Icecast hosting, 2) Upload your music library to our AutoDJ (if using), 3) Update your encoder settings with new server credentials, 4) Test the stream, 5) Update DNS/player embeds (or use our free migration assistance). Your self-hosted server can stay online during migration for zero downtime. We offer FREE migration help via live chat.

Shoutcast Net supports BOTH Icecast and Shoutcast protocols on all plans, so you don't have to choose! You get the open-source flexibility of Icecast with the directory integration and mobile app compatibility of Shoutcast. Technical differences are minimal for most broadcasters—both support MP3/AAC, unlimited listeners (on our platform), and all major encoders. We recommend Shoutcast for directory listings and Icecast for maximum encoder compatibility.

Yes! Shoutcast Net offers a 14-day FREE trial on all Icecast hosting plans. No credit card required to start. Full access to AutoDJ, analytics, SSL, and all features. If you're not satisfied, cancel anytime during the trial with no charges. Most customers decide within 24 hours after experiencing our platform's reliability and ease of use compared to self-hosted Icecast.

What Broadcasters Say

Real experiences from stations that migrated from self-hosted Icecast

5.0

"I spent years managing my own Icecast server. Every few months something would break—SSL expired, server updates failed, bandwidth limits hit. Shoutcast Net just works. I wish I'd switched sooner."

Mike Rodriguez
TechHouse Radio - Los Angeles
5.0

"The AutoDJ alone is worth the price. I was paying $30/month for AzuraCast hosting on top of my VPS costs. Shoutcast Net costs less than what I was paying before and includes everything."

Sarah Chen
Indie Vibes Station - Seattle
5.0

"Migration was scary but their support team walked me through everything. Took 20 minutes total. Now I have better analytics, automatic backups, and I'm saving $40/month compared to my old setup."

James Thompson
Classic Rock 24/7 - Austin

Ready to Stop Managing Servers?

Join 1,000+ stations that switched from self-hosted Icecast to Shoutcast Net's managed platform. Get more features, better reliability, and save hours every month.

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