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Foundr Radio vs Vidyst

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Foundr Radio compared with Vidyst
DetailFoundr Radio logo Foundr RadioVidyst logo Vidyst
What it doesA virtual FM dial where anyone can claim a frequency and broadcast live Stream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app
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Pricing modelPaid Free trial
PricingStandard frequency: $5 one-time. Premium frequency (round numbers and repeating digits like 90.0 or 98.8): $39 one-time. Listening is free. Basic: $10 a month or $100 a year, billed yearly. Creator (most popular): $35 a month or $350 a year, billed yearly. All plans include a 14-day free trial.
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
  • Multistream to 2-7 destinations simultaneously depending on plan
  • Simultaneous horizontal and vertical recording from single take
  • Browser-based guest joining without app installation
  • Individual audio track recording per guest
  • 4K60 recording with hardware HEVC encoding
  • Six customizable layout options with one-click switching
  • Crash-safe recording that saves up to moment of interruption
  • iPhone and iPad remote control via local network
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
  • Stream to YouTube, Twitch, X, Instagram and any stream key all simultaneously
  • Automatic simultaneous horizontal and vertical streaming in one take
  • Guests join via browser link with individual audio tracks for editing
  • All platform chat in one unified interface
  • Works entirely on Mac with privacy by design
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 −1 (down) since last check8 +8 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)62
Citation Flow (Majestic)2717
Referring domains (Majestic)365

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