Deliver high quality streaming audio over the web

Rocket Streaming Audio Server broadcasts live audio over HTTP(S), and is a modern replacement for Icecast and SHOUTcast.

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For Linux and Windows 7 or later.

 
RSAS 1.0 Released!

NEW RSAS 1.0 Released! Find out what's new.

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Icecast Compatible

RSAS is a drop-in replacement for Icecast, and works with your existing Icecast config file, encoder, automation, and log processing, making upgrading as easy as possible.

Read more about migrating from Icecast to RSAS.

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Low Latency

With end-to-end latency as low as 4 seconds, RSAS keeps your live broadcast live. Competing streaming audio servers can add 30 seconds or more of delay to your stream, leaving your listeners lagging behind.

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High Performance

Our high performance streaming engine was designed from the ground up to deliver audio reliably with minimal CPU and memory usage. RSAS can scale up to 1 million listeners on a single server.

Read more about RSAS performance and scalability.

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Better Codec Compatibility

RSAS fully supports streaming MP3, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, and lossless Ogg FLAC. Includes in-stream icy-metadata support for all codecs, so your metadata appears in most players.

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Comprehensive Documentation

No more guesswork about what's supported and what's not - It's all in the docs!

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Designed for CDNs

Unlike other streaming servers, relaying streams through RSAS doesn't add excessive latency, making it suitable for streaming audio CDNs.

 

HLS Audio

Optimize delivery for playback on mobile devices or Wi-Fi with HLS.

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Relays

Mirror any existing stream on-demand and pass it through your server.

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Fallback Streams

Automatically feed your listeners another stream if a source drops, and switch them back if it reconnects.

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Fallback Files

Stream an emergency backup file to your listeners if a source drops, to keep your listeners connected.

 

Easy User Interface

RSAS for Windows saves you time with an easy-to-use interface for configuration and monitoring. No more fiddling with config files. Get your streams configured with just a few clicks.

 

Icecast Alternative

Built from scratch as an Icecast alternative, RSAS offers better stability, HLS support, in-stream metadata for Ogg FLAC, reliable on-demand relaying, seamless fallback transitions that don't kick listeners, and official support for MP3 and the AAC family of codecs.

Read more about migrating from Icecast to RSAS.

SHOUTcast Alternative

RSAS is a modern alternative to SHOUTcast. Some of the advantages of RSAS over SHOUTcast are AAC and AAC+ support (even in the Free Edition), HTTPS / TLS, HLS, no bitrate restrictions, better compatibility with players, better scalability, and better support.

Read more about migrating from SHOUTcast to RSAS.

Built for Professionals

RSAS is built for professionals who need the very best reliability and performance in delivering their streaming audio.

Proven Technology

RSAS powers the Radio Mast Streaming Network, a global streaming audio CDN with points of presence spanning three continents and dozens of servers.

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Solutions

Internet Radio

Broadcast your radio station to listeners over the web with RSAS. Connect with an Icecast-compatible streaming audio encoder like Rocket Broadcaster, and include realtime Now Playing metadata in your stream. Listen from iOS, Android, desktop PCs, web browsers, smart speakers, and more.

Live Event Streaming

Deliver low-latency audio from your event to a global audience. With delay as low as 4 seconds, interactivity like live Q&A is possible like never before.

Live Podcasts

Expand your podcast with a live edition. RSAS serves your live streaming audio to an audience of any size.

Free vs. Pro

Compare each edition

Free Pro
Stream all major codecs

MP3, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Opus, Ogg Vorbis, and Ogg FLAC

Low latency
HLS
Max simultaneous listeners 100 Unlimited
Instances per physical server 1 1 per license seat
Priority support
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Free for up to 100 concurrent listeners.

Upgrade to Pro for only $25 / month.