Professional SHOUTcast & Icecast Hosting Built For Serious Broadcasters

SHOUTcast and Icecast are streaming server technologies that receive your audio and broadcast it to listeners worldwide in real-time — like a digital radio transmission tower. We host and manage these servers for you in the cloud, so you can focus on creating great content rather than managing infrastructure.

SHOUTcast is known for its ease of use and built-in directory for listener discovery. Icecast is open-source and more flexible, supporting additional audio formats like Ogg Vorbis and Opus, multiple mount points, and smoother transitions between AutoDJ and live broadcasting. Both are included with all our plans.

No! At minimum, you need a computer with a stable internet connection and free broadcasting software like BUTT or Mixxx. If you're doing talk radio, add a microphone. Our AutoDJ feature means you can broadcast 24/7 without any hardware at all — just upload your music and go.

Our servers work with all major encoders: BUTT (free), Mixxx (free), RadioDJ (free), SAM Broadcaster, RadioBoss, VirtualDJ, and OBS. Any software that supports SHOUTcast or Icecast streaming protocols will work seamlessly with our servers.

Your server is activated instantly after signup. Most users are live and broadcasting within 5-10 minutes using our step-by-step quick start guide. Our team is also available to help with setup if you need assistance.

AutoDJ is an automation system that plays your uploaded music library 24/7, even when your computer is off. Create playlists, schedule programming, and your station never goes silent. When you go live, AutoDJ steps aside automatically and resumes when you disconnect.

128kbps is the standard for high-quality music streaming. 320kbps provides studio-quality audio for audiophile listeners. 64kbps works well for talk radio or mobile-focused audiences. Higher bitrate means better sound quality but uses more bandwidth per listener.

CentovaCast is an industry-leading web-based control panel where you manage everything: upload music, create playlists, schedule shows, view real-time listener analytics, configure stream settings, and manage your AutoDJ — all from one intuitive dashboard. It's included free with all plans.

Yes! Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari block insecure HTTP audio streams on HTTPS websites. Without SSL, your player may show security warnings or simply refuse to play. All our plans include free SSL certificates to ensure your stream works everywhere.

Our automatic failover system instantly switches to your AutoDJ playlist or a pre-uploaded fallback file, so your listeners never hear dead air. When you reconnect, you seamlessly take back control of the stream.

This depends on your plan. Our Copper and Silver plans support up to 500 concurrent listeners. Our Gold and SHOUTcast Unlimited plans support unlimited concurrent listeners. You can upgrade anytime with zero downtime.

Absolutely. We provide HTML5-compatible stream URLs that work on all modern browsers and devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile — with no plugins required. Your listeners can tune in from anywhere in the world.

Yes! We provide the stream URLs and metadata you need to submit your station to TuneIn, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and all major radio directories. Our support team can guide you through the submission process.

Yes. Every plan includes a customizable HTML5 web player widget that you can embed on any website with a simple code snippet. It's responsive, SSL-compatible, and can be styled to match your brand.

If you play copyrighted music, you'll need performance licenses from organizations like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SoundExchange (US) or equivalent bodies in your country. Many stations use royalty-free music or original content to avoid licensing requirements. We provide listener statistics to help with compliance filings.

Yes! We offer a FREE 3-day trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. If you love it, choose a plan that fits your needs. If not, there's absolutely no obligation.

Absolutely. You can change plans anytime from your CentovaCast dashboard or by contacting our team. Upgrades are instant with no downtime. Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle.

None. The price you see is the price you pay. No setup fees, no overage charges, no bandwidth surprises, no hidden costs. Just straightforward, honest pricing with no contracts or lock-in.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, and bank transfers. All transactions are secured with 256-bit SSL encryption through our trusted payment processors.

We guarantee 99.99% uptime backed by our Service Level Agreement. Our infrastructure features redundant servers with automatic failover across multiple data centers. In the rare event we fall below our SLA, you receive service credits.

When you contact us, you talk directly to the engineers who manage your servers — not a chatbot, not a tier-1 script reader. We typically respond within 4 hours, and most issues are resolved on first contact. Real humans, real solutions.

Yes, and it's completely FREE! Our team handles the entire migration process for you — transferring your music library, playlists, configurations, and settings. Zero downtime during migration so your listeners won't notice a thing.

Our servers are hosted in premium Tier-3+ data centers across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Germany, Netherlands, and South Africa — providing low-latency streaming to listeners worldwide.

Yes! Our Reseller Unlimited plan at $59/month gives you unlimited accounts with full CentovaCast access, white-label branding, and the ability to create and manage SHOUTcast and Icecast hosting accounts for your own customers. Perfect for agencies, web developers, and entrepreneurs.