# Caster.fm

> Caster.fm is a SaaS platform for hosting your own internet radio station. We
> provide Icecast-powered streaming servers that are compatible with all
> standard Shoutcast broadcaster software (BUTT, Mixxx, SAM Broadcaster,
> Virtual DJ, Ladiocast). Every plan includes a built-in radio website CMS.
> Three tiers: Free (400 listener slots, up to 96Kbps), Cloud Plus, and Pro
> (from $80/month, unlimited listeners scalable on request, Smart AutoDJ, branded
> mobile apps, HLS adaptive streaming, Alexa skill). Online since 2009.

## Company

- [About Caster.fm](https://www.caster.fm/about/): Company history since 2010, mission, infrastructure details (Manhattan data center, Icecast 2.5 streaming layer, Tier-1 network), commitment to honest limits and no server oversell, collaboration with the Icecast development team.

## Plans and pricing

- [Free plan — Cloud](https://www.caster.fm/free-cloud-stream-hosting/): Free internet radio hosting with Icecast 2.5 server, Shoutcast-compatible, 400 listener slots, up to 96Kbps, Opus and HTTPS support, and a built-in radio website CMS. No credit card required.
- [Pro plan](https://www.caster.fm/professional-stream-hosting/): Professional internet radio hosting from $80/month. Unlimited listeners (scalable on request), Smart AutoDJ, branded iOS and Android apps, Alexa skill, HLS adaptive streaming, MP3/AAC+/OGG/FLAC output, Web DJ browser-based broadcaster, podcasting, real-time analytics, radio website CMS.
- [Pro packages and pricing](https://www.caster.fm/professional-stream-hosting/packages-pricing/): Detailed pricing breakdown for all Caster.fm Pro packages.
- [Compare plans](https://www.caster.fm/compare/): Side-by-side comparison of Caster.fm's Free, Cloud Plus, and Pro plans.
- [Non-profit, religious, community, and schools discount](https://www.caster.fm/discount-program/): Discounted Pro plan pricing for eligible organizations.

## Broadcasting software

- [Caster.fm Cloud Broadcaster](https://www.caster.fm/free-cloud-stream-hosting/broadcaster-software/): Caster.fm's own-branded free broadcasting software for Windows and macOS. Streams to any Icecast or Shoutcast-compatible server.

## Help and documentation

- [Help Center](https://www.caster.fm/help/): Knowledge base covering broadcasting tutorials (BUTT, Mixxx, SAM Broadcaster, Ladiocast, Virtual DJ), API documentation, widgets and players, frequently asked questions.

## News and product updates

- [News](https://www.caster.fm/news/): Product updates, feature announcements, maintenance notifications.

## Legal

- [Terms of service](https://www.caster.fm/terms-of-service/)
- [Terms of service for radio websites](https://www.caster.fm/terms-of-service-radio-websites/)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.caster.fm/privacy-policy/)
- [Copyrights policy](https://www.caster.fm/copyrights-policy/)