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# Icecast Reviews
**Vendor:** Xiph.Org  
**Category:** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)  
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 4
## About Icecast
Icecast is a GPL streaming media server that currently streams in MP3 format.




## Icecast Reviews
  ### 1. Icecast review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Broadcast Media | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 12, 2020

**What do you like best about Icecast?**

That it is quick and easy to setup and just gets the job done.

**What do you dislike about Icecast?**

That the KH fork is better.  Also the lack of security around the admin interface is troubling.

**Recommendations to others considering Icecast:**

Consider reviewing both the main release and the KH fork. See which works best for you.

**What problems is Icecast solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Radio live streaming


## Icecast Discussions
  - [How does Icecast work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-icecast-work) - 1 comment
  - [What is Icecast used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-icecast-used-for) - 1 comment

- [View Icecast pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/icecast/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=4&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+15%3A01%3A19+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=1b7a9cc0-08cf-4be1-87f0-74f908aaeef5&secure%5Btoken%5D=deadb008a836249d966a11c9274e85741d5c917b16e2141073b445d5ce46a11f&format=llm_user)

## Icecast Features
**Performance**
- Scalability
- Portability
- Data Recovery
- Disaster Recovery

**Functionality**
- OS Integration
- Resource Saving
- Performance Management
- Security
- Third-Party Integrations
- User Management
- Compliance Management
- Task Management

**Agentic AI - Server Virtualization**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- File Transfer

**Additional Functionality**
- Cloud Computing
- Archiving & Retention
- Issue Tracking
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Server Monitoring
- Status Tracking
- Secure Login
- Activity Dashboard
- API
- Graphical User Interface
- Secure Data Storage
- Alerts/Escalation
- Generative AI
- Virtual Server
- Remote Update/Installation
- Data Verification
- AI Copilot
- Reporting & Statistics
- VDI
- Database Support
- Data Synchronization
- Data Replication
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

## Top Icecast Alternatives
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