A virtual FM dial where anyone can claim a frequency and broadcast live
Read along while listening to audiobooks with word-by-word synchronization
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Pricing model
Paid
Free
Pricing
Standard frequency: $5 one-time. Premium frequency (round numbers and repeating digits like 90.0 or 98.8): $39 one-time. Listening is free.
Free core features including read-along text, device transcription, offline functionality, and public-domain library. Optional Pro upgrade for advanced analytics.
Key features
201 frequencies spanning 88.0 to 108.0 FM
Instant frequency assignment after payment
Browser-based live broadcasting
Free listening without account
Customizable station details
Program scheduling with timezone support
Live-only broadcasts with static fallback
Daily 30-minute broadcast limit
Real-time listener count display
Multiple audio input options
Word-level synchronized text highlighting with 60fps
On-device transcription without cloud upload
Offline playback after single engine download
Support for 99 languages
Import multiple audio formats including MP3, M4B, FLAC, OGG
Accessibility profiles for dyslexia, ADHD, and vision impairment
Built-in library with 20k+ public-domain titles
Quote saving and sharing with generated cards
Reading analytics with neuroscience-based brain score
Character map feature for tracking book figures
What makes it different
No pre-recorded content allowed; live-only broadcasts
Nostalgia-driven design recreating traditional radio experience
Algorithm-free platform emphasizing human connection
One owner per frequency with permanent assignment
Low-cost frequency ownership starting at $5
Complete privacy with no account or cloud uploads required
No external lyrics database; transcription generated directly from your audio
Supports your own audiobook files without DRM restrictions
Foundr Radio