A virtual FM dial where anyone can claim a frequency and broadcast live
RSS and news reader that reads article text aloud as continuous audio briefings
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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 with no credit card required. New accounts include approximately two hours of newly generated narration per day. Future paid pricing has not been set.
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
Follow publishers, topics, or import RSS/OPML feeds
Natural voice narration with multiple voice options
Adjustable playback speed
Lock-screen playback controls
Muted words, article length, language, and played-article controls
Private accounts with no advertising trackers
Install as home screen app on iPhone and Android
Ready-made starter briefings
Continuous listening without algorithm curation
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
Listen to news instead of scrolling through endless text feeds
Private, algorithm-free briefings based on your chosen publishers and topics
Hands-free listening continues with screen off and in car controls
Completely free with no credit card or sign-up requirements
Foundr Radio
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