Internet Radio Hosting: Start An Online Station
If you want to know how to start your own Internet radio station, you came to the right place…
“Kia Ora, welcome to our little corner of the Internet, and the world! Gecko provides affordable Internet radio hosting and VPS."
…since our inception in New Zealand in 2015, Gecko's popularity has grown by leaps and bounds. Still, our mission remains. To provide you, the DJ, tech, or station manager, with affordable Internet radio hosting. In particular, our cheap Shoutcast and Icecast hosting plans.
Cheap Shoutcast Servers
Please see our How To Go Live For The First Time help article if you are eager to get started.
Of course, we are also experts in cheap Shoutcast hosting solutions if you need help. Just ask!
Starter Plan
- 100 Listeners
- 8 GB Bandwidth
- 2 GB Disk Space
- 128 Kbps Quality
- AutoDJ & Live
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
Unlimited Plan
- Unlimited Listeners
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 25 GB Disk Space
- 320 Kbps HD Quality
- AutoDJ & Live
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
- Limited Support*
Unlimited +SSL
- Unlimited Listeners
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 25 GB Disk Space
- 320 Kbps HD Quality
- AutoDJ & Live
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
- Priority Support**
- HTTPS / SSL Proxy
Shoutcast FAQ
We love internet radio hosting, so much so, all of our staff members run their own online radio stations as well.
By choosing Gecko, you're not just choosing another hosting company, rather a large family of broadcasters always ready to help each other out.
Shoutcast or Icecast?
These days, SHOUTcast servers and Icecast servers are almost identical in their feature set.
However, if you're just starting out in online radio and building an audience, we recommend SHOUTcast.
SHOUTcast.com offers the Internet's largest directory of online radio stations. Get your station listed in the Shoutcast directory today!
How much bandwidth?
You might be asking yourself, “how much bandwidth do I need for my Internet radio station?"
Online radio stations can use extreme amounts of bandwidth in certain circumstances, but don't worry, we have got you covered with our unlimited Shoutcast plans! (Icecast too!)
Cheap Icecast Servers
Try paid Internet radio extras like Alexa Skills and iOS apps (coming soon),
or see a list of free radio players for your station.
Icecast Starter
- 100 Listeners
- 8 GB Bandwidth
- 2 GB Disk Space
- 128 Kbps Quality
- Auto DJ & Live Streaming
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
- TuneIn AIR Supported
Unlimited Lite
- Unlimited Listeners
- 100 GB Bandwidth
- 15 GB Disk Space
- 320 Kbps HD Quality
- Auto DJ & Live Streaming
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
- TuneIn AIR Supported
- Limited Support*
Unlimited +SSL
- Unlimited Listeners
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 25 GB Disk Space
- 320 Kbps HD Quality
- Auto DJ & Live Streaming
- Centova Cast v3
- Free Radio Player
- TuneIn AIR Supported
- Priority Support**
- HTTPS / SSL Proxy
WHAT ELSE WE OFFER
Unbeatable VPS Servers
WHAT ELSE WE OFFER
No Contract Dedicated Servers
Why People Choose Gecko
Lightning Fast Support
Our experienced Gecko techs are just minutes away, with live chat, a lighting-fast support ticketing system, and a Help Centre that answers the most common Shoutcast and Icecast questions.
*All VPS and dedicated server plans are unmanaged.
Multiple Server Locations
No Contracts, Cancel Anytime
We Are Digital Natives
Just like you, we are a team of digital natives who love creating. Whether it's a new radio station or app, the Gecko family is behind you all the way.
Our experts have over twenty years of experience advising clients on Shoutcast and Icecast, VPS, and dedicated hosting.
Servers That Perform
Gecko VPS and dedicated servers are equipped with next-generation Intel and AMD EPYC hardware so your application, website, or Internet radio station can perform at a high level.
Rest assured, knowing that Gecko always has your back, period.
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