What Is Radio.co?

Radio.co is a cloud-based internet radio platform that lets you manage, schedule, and broadcast your station entirely from a web browser. Founded in the UK, it is used by thousands of stations ranging from hobbyist community broadcasters to professional commercial operations.

Unlike traditional internet radio setups — where you install playout software on a PC, configure an encoder, and connect to a separate streaming server — Radio.co handles everything in one place. Your music library lives in the cloud, your schedule is built in the browser, and broadcasting happens automatically from Radio.co’s servers.

Key Features

• Browser-based studio — present and mix live from any browser without installing software
• Cloud music library — upload your tracks directly to Radio.co and access them from anywhere
• Drag-and-drop scheduler — build your weekly programme schedule visually
• AutoDJ — automated playback when no live show is scheduled, using your uploaded library
• Podcast integration — publish shows as podcast episodes alongside your live stream
• Listener analytics — track listener numbers, peak times, and geographic data
• WordPress plugin — embed a live player and now-playing widget on your website
• Now playing API — feed current track data to your website or app
• Team access — invite DJs and producers with different permission levels
• Custom stream URLs — use your own domain for your stream link

Plans & Pricing

Radio.co uses a subscription model tiered by concurrent listeners. All plans include scheduling, AutoDJ, and streaming — higher tiers add listener capacity, storage, and priority support.

Annual billing typically saves the equivalent of two months. A free trial is usually available with no credit card required.

⚠️ Pricing is based on information available as of mid-2025 and may have changed. Always verify current plans and pricing directly on the provider’s website before making a decision.

Royalties

Radio.co does not handle royalty payments on your behalf. You are responsible for licensing your broadcasts in your territory — typically through SoundExchange in the US, PPL and PRS in the UK, or the equivalent body in your country. Radio.co does provide reporting data to help you file accurate returns.

Pros

• Exceptionally clean, well-designed interface
• No software to install or maintain
• Works on any device with a browser — present from a tablet or laptop
• Strong scheduling tools for building a structured programme
• Good listener analytics included
• Reliable infrastructure with strong uptime track record
• Responsive customer support

Cons

• More expensive than basic stream hosting
• Royalties not covered — you handle licensing separately
• Cloud library means you are dependent on your internet connection
• Less mixing flexibility than desktop DJ software for live shows
• Storage limits on lower plans can be restrictive for large libraries

Who Is Radio.co Best For?

• Stations that want a professional, managed platform without technical setup
• Teams with multiple presenters who need shared access from different locations
• Broadcasters who want scheduling, analytics, and streaming in one dashboard
• Stations moving from a desktop playout setup who want to simplify their workflow

Who Should Look Elsewhere?

• Hobbyist stations on a tight budget — the monthly cost adds up quickly
• Stations that need royalties handled automatically — consider Live365 instead
• Broadcasters who want full control over their playout software and audio processing

Bottom Line

Radio.co is the most polished browser-based radio platform on the market. If your priority is a professional, hassle-free cloud operation and you are comfortable handling your own licensing, it is an excellent choice. If budget is tight or you need royalties managed for you, look at Live365 or a desktop playout setup instead.