What is iHeartRadio used for?

iHeartRadio is audio streaming for live radio stations, podcasts and personalized music stations, mixing broadcast stations with on-demand listening. It is a good fit for listening to local radio online and building a custom station around a favorite artist.

Yes. iHeartRadio has a free plan.

Is iHeartRadio open source?

No. iHeartRadio is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to iHeartRadio include Koel, Navidrome and Mopidy.

What are some alternatives to iHeartRadio?

iHeartRadio competes with TuneIn, Pandora and Spotify. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source iHeartRadio alternatives.

iHeartRadio: features, pricing and alternatives

About iHeartRadio

iHeartRadio is an audio streaming service that brings together live radio stations, podcasts and personalized music stations. Listeners can tune in to broadcast stations over the internet and also create custom stations based on artists and songs they like.

The vendor site could not be read when this entry was prepared, so plan tiers, ad-supported options and pricing are not described. iHeartRadio is a proprietary, hosted consumer service available through web and mobile apps; check the vendor for current features and subscriptions.

Key features

Live radio station streaming
A library of podcasts
Personalized music stations
Apps for web and mobile

Good fit for

→Listening to local radio online
→Building a custom station around a favorite artist

Tags: radio; streaming; podcasts; personalized; music; audio; entertainment

iHeartRadio: questions and answers

What is iHeartRadio used for?: iHeartRadio is audio streaming for live radio stations, podcasts and personalized music stations, mixing broadcast stations with on-demand listening. It is a good fit for listening to local radio online and building a custom station around a favorite artist.
Is iHeartRadio free?: Yes. iHeartRadio has a free plan.
Is iHeartRadio open source?: No. iHeartRadio is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to iHeartRadio include Koel, Navidrome and Mopidy.
What are some alternatives to iHeartRadio?: iHeartRadio competes with TuneIn, Pandora and Spotify. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source iHeartRadio alternatives.