How AirWaves compares — honestly.

Choosing radio automation software means comparing it against what you run today. These are our side-by-side comparisons with the systems stations most often switch from — each one based on what the vendor publicly advertises, dated, with the cases where the other product fits better stated plainly. Radio is a small industry; we would rather you pick the right tool than regret picking ours.

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AirWaves vs NextKast

Classic Windows-installed automation with scheduling, voice tracking and built-in encoders.

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AirWaves vs RadioDJ

The free Windows automation thousands of internet and small stations start on.

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AirWaves vs StationPlaylist

Low-cost Windows playout (Studio) with a separately purchased scheduler (Creator).

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AirWaves vs PlayIt Live

Modern Windows playout with a free tier and paid Premium features.

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AirWaves vs Rivendell

Open-source, GPL-licensed Linux automation assembled with third-party schedulers and traffic.

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AirWaves vs RCS Zetta

Enterprise RCS automation, with GSelector scheduling and traffic licensed separately.

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AirWaves vs ENCO DAD

Modular enterprise automation with FastTRAK voice tracking and deep third-party integrations.

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Running something not listed here — WideOrbit, Simian, NexGen, or a home-grown system? The comparison usually comes out the same way: AirWaves puts playout, music scheduling, traffic & billing, AI tools, show prep, production and streaming in one platform — and every module also runs alongside whatever you own today. Ask us for the honest side-by-side for your system.

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