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RadioDJ: cost, fit and limits
RadioDJ is a free automation program for Windows that plays music, jingles and playlists for hobby and small online stations, with a database back end and a bundled audio processor plugin on a shared database.
What to know first
RadioDJ is a free Windows download. The page names Windows 10 and 11, .NET Framework 3.5 for v1.8.2 and .NET 4.7 or later for v2, and links a License page that we did not open. No company is named beyond a 2026 copyright line, and no AI feature appears. The built-in encoder is a plugin only in v1.8.2, with an external one needed on newer versions.
RadioDJ at a glance
| Maker | Not stated on the vendor pages, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | Free |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Radio Automation Software in 2026, rank 11 of 12 |
| Website | radiodj.ro |
Who RadioDJ is best for
Hobby streamers on Windows
The download is free and works with any audio device Windows supports, so a hobbyist can start without buying a license.
Stations that want audio shaping
The Audio Processor plugin provides AGC, a compressor and a 10 band equalizer, which gives a stream a consistent loudness.
Setups with several sound outputs
Multiple sound device outputs are supported, so a small studio can route music and monitoring separately. and keep live mics separate from the audience mix.
RadioDJ plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| RadioDJ download | Free | Free download for Windows. License terms are on a separate License page that was not opened. |
Checked November 2026.
What RadioDJ does
- Database back end
- A database back end is described as fast and safe, which keeps a large library searchable. A fast library search is what lets a presenter find a track in seconds while another one is playing on air.
- Audio Processor
- The plugin includes AGC, a compressor and a 10 band equalizer for level and tone control. Loudness control on the stream output helps a hobby station sound steady without a separate hardware processor.
- Encoder
- A Shoutcast or Icecast encoder is bundled as a plugin in v1.8.2, while newer versions need an external encoder. A separate encoder is still needed on later releases, so plan one more program in the chain if you upgrade.
- Multiple outputs
- Several sound devices can be used at once, so cue and program audio can be separated. This is useful for cueing the next song in headphones while the program feed runs to the stream.
How RadioDJ handles your data
The RadioDJ page shows a cookie notice linking a Privacy Policy and a Cookie Policy, but their text was not visible on the page read, so retention, model training, certifications and hosting are not stated. The program runs on your Windows PC, which means station audio and the database stay on your machine unless you add an outside service. No company address or data controller was named on the pages we opened.
Where RadioDJ falls short in practice
- Windows only. The page names Windows 10 and 11, so a Linux or Mac studio cannot use it. A Linux or Mac machine cannot run the program, so a mixed office needs a dedicated Windows PC for the studio.
- Framework versions. v1.8.2 needs .NET Framework 3.5, while v2 needs .NET 4.7 or later, which complicates upgrades. Upgrading from the older release to the current one means installing a different framework, which takes planning on an on-air machine.
- No company or support route. Only a copyright line is shown, so there is no named vendor for contracts or help. A station with advertising contracts should read the license page first and keep a note of what it allows.
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RadioDJ: common questions
Is RadioDJ free?
Yes. The vendor page says the software is available for free and links a License page, which was not opened for this ranking. No plans or trial terms are shown, so read the license before using it commercially, especially for a station that sells ad time.
Which Windows versions does RadioDJ support?
The page names Windows 10 and Windows 11. It lists .NET Framework 3.5 for RadioDJ v1.8.2 and .NET Framework 4.7 or later for RadioDJ v2. Test the version you choose on the exact machine that will run on air. Test the version you choose on the exact machine that will run on air, including the sound card.
Does RadioDJ stream by itself?
An integrated Shoutcast or Icecast encoder is provided as a plugin in v1.8.2, and newer versions need an external encoder. You still need a streaming server to receive the audio, which the page does not provide. Check the plugin settings and the version number after every upgrade.
Does RadioDJ use AI?
The vendor page names no AI feature. It lists a database back end, multiple sound outputs, an Audio Processor plugin and encoder support. Add-on AI voice services would have to come from outside RadioDJ, and the page gives no integration guidance.
Who makes RadioDJ?
The page shows only a 2026 copyright line reading RadioDJ and names no company or address. That matters for procurement, so a station that needs a contract partner or data controller should choose a vendor that states one. Compare that with vendors that print a company name and address.