AzuraCast vs RadioDJ:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RadioDJ had more branded searches than AzuraCast among radio automation software worldwide. RadioDJ had about 301,000 branded searches, while AzuraCast had 6,600. RadioDJ made up 46.1% of all radio automation software searches we track, and AzuraCast accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radio automation software, RadioDJ appeared in all five answers and AzuraCast in four. RadioDJ was mentioned before AzuraCast in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
RadioDJ, about 46 searches for every 1 for AzuraCast
Who does AI mention more?
RadioDJ, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
RadioDJ, named ahead of AzuraCast in every answer
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Top radio automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RadioDJ appeared in all five answers. AzuraCast was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. RadioDJ was listed before AzuraCast in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- RadioDJ1st
- StationPlaylist2nd
- RadioBOSS3rd
- AzuraCast4th
RCS5th
NextKast6th
WideOrbit7th
PlayoutONE8th
ENCO9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- RadioDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AzuraCast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StationPlaylist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- RCS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RadioBOSS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WideOrbit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NextKast2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ENCO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PlayoutONE1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about radio automation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which radio automation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best radio automation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best radio automation software for a radio station?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio station software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is AzuraCast or RadioDJ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AzuraCast and RadioDJ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine radio automation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for RadioDJ, AzuraCast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RadioDJ | RCS | ENCO | RadioBOSS | AzuraCast | WideOrbit | PlayoutONE | StationPlaylist | NextKast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.6% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 58.2% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
How has the AzuraCast and RadioDJ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RadioDJ was ahead of AzuraCast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AzuraCast’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide moved from 0.82% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RadioDJ’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide moved from 46% to 46.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
How did search popularity change for radio automation software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, RadioDJ overtook RCS to become the leader among radio automation software worldwide, with 46.1% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AzuraCast worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AzuraCast’s and RadioDJ’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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