Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

The Free version is yours forever, no trial, no card. Upgrade to Pro for the full professional broadcast studio.

SoundCast is a broadcast encoder, not a streaming server. It encodes and sends your audio to a streaming server that you already own or rent separately. You will need an Icecast or SHOUTcast server to stream to your listeners. SoundCast offers hosting starting at $4/month. See plans →
Free
$0
Forever free · No credit card required
Perfect for getting started with internet radio. Fully functional with a few streaming limitations.
  • ✓MP3 streaming
  • ✓Up to 64 kbps bitrate
  • ✓Icecast 2 + SHOUTcast v1 & v2
  • ✓Secure HTTPS / SSL streaming
  • ✓Device input + URL stream relay
  • ✓Station metadata & now playing
  • ✓Live listener stats
  • ✓10-Band equalizer
  • ✓Settings auto-save
  • ✗AAC, AAC+, OGG, OPUS, FLAC formats
  • ✗96–320 kbps bitrates
  • ✗DSP Compressor
⬇ Download Free
RECOMMENDED
Pro
$65
One-time purchase · 1 PC per license · Lifetime
The complete professional broadcast studio. All formats, every bitrate, full DSP processing, pay once, own forever.
  • ✓Everything in Free
  • ✓All formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, OGG, OPUS, FLAC
  • ✓All bitrates: 32 to 320 kbps
  • ✓DSP Compressor (threshold, ratio, gain)
  • ✓Online license activation
  • ✓1 PC activation per license
  • ✓Priority email support
  • ✓All future updates included
  • ✓Lifetime license, pay once, own forever
License key delivered by email · Instant activation
Buy Pro License ($65)
ℹ Each Pro license activates on 1 computer. If you need to move to a new PC, deactivate from the old one via the Help tab in SoundCast, or contact support and we'll reset your activation.

Full Feature Comparison

FeatureFreePro
Audio Formats
MP3✓✓
AAC / AAC+ / OGG / OPUS / FLAC✗✓
Bitrate
32 / 48 / 64 kbps✓✓
96 / 128 / 192 / 256 / 320 kbps✗✓
Streaming
Icecast 2✓✓
SHOUTcast v1 & v2✓✓
HTTPS / SSL Secure Streaming✓✓
Device Input (Mic / Interface)✓✓
URL / Stream Relay✓✓
DSP Processing
10-Band Equalizer (±12dB)✓✓
Dynamic Compressor✗✓
Monitoring & Management
Stereo VU Meters (always live)✓✓
Live Listener Count + Peak✓✓
Session Log✓✓
Auto-Save Settings on Exit✓✓
License
PriceFree forever$65 one-time
PC ActivationsUnlimited1 PC per license
Future UpdatesIncludedLifetime
SupportCommunityPriority Email

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