Making Radio More Accessible: PlayoutONE Standard Is Now Free

This isn't a trial, a teaser, or a limited offer. It's a full release of the software that helped so many hobbyists, community stations, and broadcasters bring their ideas to life. And now it's available to anyone at no cost.

Why we're doing this

When we started building PlayoutONE, the goal was simple: make great radio tools accessible, reliable, and enjoyable to use. Over the years, PlayoutONE Standard has grown into a solid, capable, and surprisingly powerful piece of software. Even as we've continued to innovate in other areas at Aiir, I've always felt that Standard held a special place. It opened the door for people who simply loved radio and wanted to experiment, create, and broadcast.

By making PlayoutONE Standard free, we're removing one of the biggest barriers for hobbyists and newcomers. Running a radio station has never been easier or more affordable. Anyone with the passion and curiosity to try can now take their first steps without worrying about cost.

What this change means

PlayoutONE Standard will no longer receive updates or support from Aiir. I want to be honest and upfront about that. However, Standard remains a very capable system that many stations have relied on for years, and it continues to perform its job remarkably well.

In addition to making Standard free, LiveStream is also now free for everyone. This means hobbyists can broadcast live with ease, without needing to pay for the core tools that help bring a station to life.

For those using companion apps, Auto Importer and FileCopy can also be used at no cost, with a limit of one job per app. That's enough for many hobbyists and small stations to automate basic music, content, or file movement workflows.

And of course, for broadcasters who later find they need more advanced features, more automation, or a fully supported platform, you can upgrade to PlayoutONE Pro at any time. Pro is designed for stations with greater needs, providing you with the modern, scalable tools to grow confidently.

Lowering the barrier to broadcast

Radio has always been about creativity, community, and passion. Technology should help with that, not stand in the way of it. By making key PlayoutONE Standard tools free, we're lowering the barrier even further and encouraging the next wave of creators to get behind the mic.

If you've ever thought about starting a station, experimenting with formats, or simply exploring what radio can be, there's never been a better moment.

Enjoy it. Build something fun. Share something meaningful. And most importantly, keep the energy of radio alive.

To find out more and download PlayoutONE Standard, go to aiir.com/playoutonestandard.