Looking for a Zeno.FM alternative?
Caster.fm is Icecast-powered internet radio hosting, online since 2010. We offer three clear tiers — a permanent free plan (400 listener slots, no credit card, no countdown), Cloud Plus at $34/mo, and Pro from $80/mo — all on enterprise-grade infrastructure we don’t oversell. Here’s how we compare to Zeno.FM.
Why broadcasters choose Caster.fm
- A permanent free tier. Zeno.FM discontinued free streaming in January 2025 and now charges from $28/mo. Caster.fm’s free tier is permanent — 400 slots, $0, no card. Start on our free plan.
- Your own radio website, not a directory listing. Every Caster.fm tier includes a full CMS with your branding and player — your audience belongs to you, not a platform catalog.
- Fixed listener-slot pricing. No listening-hour metering across tiers. Pro starts at $80/mo vs. Zeno.FM Premier at $230/mo.
- Icecast 2.5 + no-oversell infrastructure, online since 2010. Enterprise-grade hardware and a direct Icecast upstream relationship.
Caster.fm plans at a glance
| Free | Cloud Plus | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0/mo | $34/mo | from $80/mo |
| Listener slots | 400 | 1,000 | Unlimited (as promoted) |
| Max bitrate | Up to 96 Kbps | 128 Kbps | Up to 320 Kbps |
| AutoDJ | No | No | Smart AutoDJ |
| Radio website CMS | Included | Included | Included |
| Mobile apps | Not included | Not included | iOS + Android |
Caster.fm vs Zeno.FM: side-by-side
| Feature | Zeno.FM | Caster.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Discontinued Jan 2025 | Permanent free tier, 400 slots |
| Entry paid | Starter $28/mo | Cloud Plus $34/mo |
| Professional | Premier $230/mo | Pro from $80/mo |
| Radio website | Directory listing | Full CMS on every tier |
| Listener discovery | Built-in directory + app | Your own audience, on your site |
| Branded mobile apps | $59/mo + $500 fee | Included on Pro |
| Streaming server | Icecast-based (version not disclosed) | Icecast 2.5, direct upstream relationship |
| Online since | 2017 | 2010 |
Switching to Caster.fm is easy
- Sign up free — no card. Create your station on the free plan in minutes.
- Point your broadcaster. Connect BUTT, Mixxx, SAM, or RadioDJ to your Caster.fm mount. Smart AutoDJ is available on Pro.
- Go live and grow. Share your radio website and player, then move up to Cloud Plus or Pro when you’re ready.