Shoutcastcom

Shoutcast.com is the official platform associated with SHOUTcast, a streaming technology for internet radio. The site serves as a hub for broadcasters and listeners, providing software, documentation, a radio directory, and hosting options that enable audio streams to be published online using the SHOUTcast protocol. The SHOUTcast technology was designed to enable scalable, low-latency streaming of audio over the internet and became widely used for independent online radio stations.

Historically, SHOUTcast was created by Nullsoft in 1999. Nullsoft was acquired by AOL later that year, and the SHOUTcast suite evolved under subsequent owners. In 2014, Radionomy acquired SHOUTcast, and Radionomy itself was later acquired by RTL Group in 2016, placing SHOUTcast within RTL’s digital broadcasting portfolio. Through these transitions, shoutcast.com has remained the primary information and branding hub for the platform, offering downloads, documentation, and links to hosting and directory services.

Services and features include the SHOUTcast DNAS streaming server, client tools for broadcasting, and cloud hosting options branded as Shoutcast Cloud. The platform also maintains a public directory of SHOUTcast-enabled radio stations and provides analytics and monetization features for broadcasters. The site emphasizes accessibility for hobbyists, community groups, and professional stations alike, aiming to simplify the creation and distribution of internet radio streams.