The Shoutcast service is recommended for those seeking greater listener reach from a major directory database, when setup correctly you will be listed on the Shoutcast.com Directory and this brings more listeners to the station, however see some key points below; If you have already have a large listener base tuning in and have no major need to access a powerful database, Icecast is recommended because it is more versatile than Shoutcast. If you are planing on running an AutoDJ and doing live streams then the ability to auto-transfer listeners will be very useful and worth considering an Icecast server. If you only plan on using one or the other, live streaming or Auto DJ, then the extra listeners you get from shoutcast.com it would be worth using a shoutcast server. We provide a 10 day free trial, so why not test both services out before you make a final decision!