Shoutcast Server Hosting
Reliable Shoutcast Server Hosting for Professional Radio
Get your internet radio station live in under 60 seconds with our fully managed Shoutcast server hosting. 99.9% uptime guarantee, built-in AutoDJ, SSL support, and unlimited bandwidth options—everything you need to broadcast professionally.
- Setup in 60 seconds—no technical knowledge needed
- Built-in AutoDJ with scheduling and crossfades
- 99.9% uptime guarantee with global CDN
What is a Shoutcast Server?
A Shoutcast server is streaming infrastructure that broadcasts your live audio content (DJ sets, talk radio, podcasts, music stations) to unlimited listeners worldwide via the internet. It handles encoding, distribution, and delivery of your audio stream to desktop, mobile, and smart speaker apps.
Originally developed by Nullsoft (creators of Winamp), the SHOUTcast protocol became the industry standard for internet radio. Today, modern Shoutcast servers support MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, and Opus codecs, adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS), and integration with all popular DJ software and broadcasting tools.
Unlike traditional FM/AM radio that requires FCC licenses and expensive transmitters, a Shoutcast server lets anyone become a broadcaster instantly. You control everything—playlist, schedule, quality, and global reach—without geographic limitations or regulatory overhead.
Why Choose Managed Hosting?
While you can self-host a Shoutcast DNAS (server software), managed hosting eliminates setup complexity, ongoing maintenance, security patches, scaling challenges, and 3 AM server crashes. Our platform handles everything so you focus on content, not infrastructure.
Why 10,000+ Stations Choose Our Shoutcast Servers
Enterprise features without enterprise complexity or cost.
Instant Setup
Create your station in 60 seconds through our web dashboard. No command line, no server configuration, no XML files. Just click, connect, and stream.
Built-In AutoDJ
Keep streams live 24/7 with automatic playlist rotation, smart crossfades (0.5-5s), jingle insertion, and scheduled shows. No dead air ever.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Redundant infrastructure across multiple data centers, automatic failover, and DDoS protection. Your stream stays live even during attacks or hardware failures.
Global CDN
Listeners connect to the nearest edge server across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific. Sub-2-second startup worldwide with zero buffering.
Real-Time Analytics
Track concurrent listeners, unique sessions, geographic heatmaps, peak hours, device types. Exportable reports via API or scheduled PDF/CSV.
Auto-Scaling
Handle traffic spikes instantly—scale from 10 to 10,000 listeners without pre-provisioning. No bandwidth overages, just transparent pricing.
Multi-Codec Support
MP3, AAC-LC, HE-AAC v2, Opus for HLS. Choose optimal codec for bandwidth and quality. Adaptive bitrate ladders for mobile listeners.
SSL/TLS on Port 443
Automatic HTTPS for all streams. Works behind firewalls and corporate networks. Meets app store transport security requirements.
24/7 Expert Support
Real humans who understand streaming. Email support on all plans, priority support with live chat on Growth, phone/Slack on Pro.
Works With Your Favorite Streaming Software
Full compatibility with all SHOUTcast and Icecast encoders.
BUTT
Mixxx
SAM Broadcaster
RadioDJ
Virtual DJ
OBS Studio
Protocol Compatibility
Supports SHOUTcast v1/v2 and Icecast (ICE) protocols. Works with any encoder that streams to SHOUTcast or Icecast servers. Zero configuration changes needed to switch from other providers.
Transparent Pricing—No Hidden Fees
All plans include AutoDJ, analytics, CDN, and 24/7 support.
Starter
- 100 concurrent listeners
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 1 station
- AutoDJ included
- Email support
Growth
- 500 concurrent listeners
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 1 station
- AutoDJ + priority support
- Live chat support
Pro
- 1000 concurrent listeners
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 1 station
- Dedicated capacity + SLA
- Phone + Slack support
All plans include 14-day free trial • Cancel anytime • No setup fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Shoutcast server hosting.
Shoutcast DNAS (server software) requires you to provision a VPS, configure firewall rules, manage SSL certificates, handle security patches, and monitor uptime yourself—typically 8-15 hours per month of technical work.
Our managed hosting eliminates all that. We handle infrastructure, updates, scaling, backups, and support. You get a web dashboard to manage everything in clicks, not command lines. Plus built-in AutoDJ, analytics, and global CDN that DNAS doesn't include.
Yes! Generate unique source credentials for each DJ or encoder. When a DJ connects, they automatically take over from AutoDJ. When they disconnect, AutoDJ resumes—zero dead air.
You can also schedule priority levels, so a live show trumps AutoDJ which trumps fallback silence. Perfect for multi-DJ stations or live event coverage.
Recommended settings:
- Talk radio: 64 kbps AAC or 96 kbps MP3
- Music (standard quality): 128 kbps AAC-LC or 192 kbps MP3
- Music (high quality): 256 kbps AAC or 320 kbps MP3
- Bandwidth-constrained: 48 kbps HE-AAC v2
Most stations use 128 kbps AAC for the best balance of quality and bandwidth. AAC sounds better than MP3 at the same bitrate.
Yes. We provide direct stream URLs (MP3/AAC) for traditional apps and HLS URLs for mobile-optimized playback. Both work with:
- iOS/Android native apps
- Web players (HTML5 audio)
- Alexa Skills and Google Assistant
- CarPlay and Android Auto
- Sonos, Roku, and smart TVs
All streams use HTTPS on port 443, ensuring compatibility with restrictive networks and meeting app store security requirements.
We never cut your stream during a traffic spike. You'll burst seamlessly above your plan limit and receive a prorated charge for the additional listening hours at a transparent per-GB rate.
If you consistently exceed limits, we'll recommend upgrading to a better-fit plan with volume discounts. Most stations upgrade after their first viral moment!
Absolutely. You control your content and monetization strategy. We support:
- Pre-roll and mid-roll ad insertion via metadata markers
- Integration with audio ad networks (Triton, AdsWizz)
- Direct sponsorships and live reads
- Listener donations via PayPal/Stripe embeds
- Membership/subscription models
Start Your Internet Radio Station Today
Join 10,000+ DJs, radio stations, and broadcasters worldwide who trust Shoutcast Net for reliable, professional streaming infrastructure.
No credit card required • Setup in 60 seconds • Cancel anytime