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Straight answers from the engineers who run our streaming network.
How Much Does It Cost to Run an Online Radio Station? (2026 Breakdown)
Real monthly and one-off costs of running an internet radio station in 2026 – hosting, AutoDJ storage, equipment, music licences, apps and marketing – with example budgets.
Read guide video · 6 minHow to Create a 24/7 Online TV Channel from Your Videos
Step-by-step guide to launching a 24/7 linear web TV channel – content, scheduling, playout, live takeover, distribution to websites and Smart TVs, and costs.
Read guide radio · 9 minHow to Start an Internet Radio Station in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
A practical, step-by-step guide to starting your own internet radio station in 2026 – equipment, software, hosting, licensing, costs and how to grow your audience.
Read guide video · 5 minRTMP vs SRT – Which Protocol Should You Use for Live Streaming?
RTMP vs SRT explained for live streamers – reliability, latency, security, encoder support and the best settings for OBS, vMix and hardware encoders.
Read guide radio · 5 minSHOUTcast vs Icecast in 2026 – Which Streaming Server Should You Use?
SHOUTcast vs Icecast compared – formats, directories, compatibility, features and cost – and which one to pick for your internet radio station.
Read guide radio · 4 minWhat Is AutoDJ? How 24/7 Internet Radio Works
AutoDJ explained – how server-side playout keeps your internet radio on air 24/7, how playlists and scheduling work, and how live DJs take over.
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