Tool profile
SAM Broadcaster: cost, fit and limits
SAM Broadcaster is a broadcasting program made by Spacial Audio Inc. that lets internet stations run playlists and live streams from a desktop, with cloud plans that add storage, extra DJs and web widgets for hobby and small online radio.
What to know first
SAM Broadcaster lists two cloud plans on its pricing page: Silver at $30 a month and Gold at $90. Both state the number of stations, DJs, storage, listeners at 128kbps and external relays. A SAM Broadcaster PRO edition appears with only a Learn More link, and the older product page carries 2012 pre-order prices the vendor no longer uses. No AI function is named, and the cloud plans say no contract and cancellation at any time.
SAM Broadcaster at a glance
| Maker | Spacial Audio Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | $30 per month for Silver (Cloud) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Radio Automation Software in 2026, rank 6 of 12 |
| Website | spacial.com/sam-broadcaster/ |
Who SAM Broadcaster is best for
Single-station web radio
Silver covers one station with 120 listeners and 30 GB of storage, enough for a small show with a modest audience.
Stations with several DJs
Silver adds 5 extra DJs and Gold adds 15, which suits a volunteer team that records or presents from different places.
Owners with more than one channel
Gold allows 3 stations, so one operator can run several formats under one subscription. and spares a second subscription for each channel.
SAM Broadcaster plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (Cloud) | $30 per month, or $330 per year | 1 station, live and cloud streaming, 30 GB storage, 5 additional DJs, 120 listeners at 128kbps, web widgets and 2 external relays. |
| Gold (Cloud) | $90 per month, or $990 per year | 3 stations, live and cloud streaming, 50 GB storage, 15 additional DJs, 360 listeners at 128kbps, web widgets and 4 external relays. |
| SAM Broadcaster PRO | Not shown on the pricing page | The pricing page shows a Learn More link only, with no amount. Learn More is the only text shown. |
Checked November 2026.
What SAM Broadcaster does
- Cloud streaming
- Silver and Gold add cloud streaming beside live streaming, so a station can keep playing when the studio PC is off. This helps a small station that does not want the desktop machine running around the clock.
- Web widgets
- Widgets cover now playing, recently played, library browsing and a player, which gives a station website live data without custom development. The pages do not describe styling options or how the widgets are embedded.
- SAM VIBE sync
- SAM VIBE syncs library metadata one way to the cloud, so listeners can browse the catalog while the master library stays on the desktop. The sync runs in one direction only, so edits made in the cloud do not flow back.
- Relays
- Two external relays on Silver and four on Gold let a station repeat its stream on other servers. A relay is an extra copy of the stream, useful when one server cannot carry every listener.
- Multi-station support
- Gold supports three stations, each with its own listeners and library, inside one account. The pricing page does not say whether storage and DJ seats are shared across those stations or counted per station.
How SAM Broadcaster handles your data
Spacial's privacy policy was opened, but the pages we read did not state whether uploaded audio or metadata trains any model, which region hosts the cloud service, how long station data is kept after cancellation or whether the company holds a security certification. Prices are tax exclusive, and the plans state no contracts. Stations with music licensing duties should ask where the cloud library sits and how it is deleted.
Where SAM Broadcaster falls short in practice
- Small listener caps. Silver serves 120 listeners and Gold 360 at 128kbps, so a station with a larger audience has to look at another service. A popular show will hit the ceiling quickly, forcing an upgrade or a second service.
- No price for PRO. The PRO edition has a Learn More link and no amount, which blocks any budget comparison with the cloud tiers. Buyers who want the full desktop edition must ask for a quote before comparing.
- Old pricing online. The older product page shows 2012 pre-order prices that no longer apply, so use the cloud pricing page only. Check the date on any page before you trust a figure from it.
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SAM Broadcaster: common questions
How much is SAM Broadcaster Cloud?
Silver is $30 a month or $330 a year, and Gold is $90 a month or $990 a year. Prices are stated as tax exclusive, and the cloud plans say there are no contracts and that you can cancel at any time. SAM Broadcaster PRO shows no price on the pricing page.
How many listeners can SAM Broadcaster handle?
Silver allows 120 listeners at up to 128kbps, and Gold allows 360 at up to 128kbps. Those caps are small next to hosted rivals, so a station expecting a bigger audience should compare listener limits before choosing. Both numbers apply to one station at that bitrate.
Can I run several stations in SAM Broadcaster?
Gold covers 3 stations, with 50 GB of storage, 15 additional DJs and 4 external relays. Silver covers one station. Check whether storage is shared across the stations before you plan a library for each format. Silver is the one-station tier and Gold is the three-station tier.
Does SAM Broadcaster have AI features?
The vendor pages we read name none. The product is built around playlists, streaming, web widgets and the SAM VIBE metadata sync. A station that wants generated voice tracks or news should consider a tool that names them, such as ENCO DAD or Radio.co.
What is SAM VIBE?
SAM VIBE is an integration that syncs media library metadata one way from the desktop program to the cloud. It lets the station show its catalog online while the master copy stays on the studio PC. The pages do not explain conflict handling or sync timing.