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NextKast OnAir Plans

LPFM, online, and full-power FM options with built-in scheduling, traffic, AI hosting, and more.

LPFM / Online
Non-commercial & online-only
Starter / LPFM
Monthly
$49 / mo
All-inclusive: Automation, Scheduler, NextAi, Traffic, Support, Updates
Buyout
$999
Includes 60 days of onboarding & remote support. Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan: $19 / mo (Includes NextAi, Traffic, updates).
  • Ideal for LPFM and online-only stations
  • Full automation engine with built-in scheduler
  • NextAi virtual host for overnights & emergencies
  • Simple traffic tools for underwriting & local ads

Perfect for LPFM & online formats

Based on the LPFM/online package on our current purchase page, this plan includes the same core feature set tuned for non-commercial and streaming operations.

Core capabilities

  • Up to 4 activations for a single service (Main, Backup, Studio, Production).
  • Built-in professional music scheduler with categories, clocks, and rules.
  • Game / event scheduler for contests, features, and special programming.
  • Integrated simple traffic scheduler for sponsorships and basic campaigns.
  • Traffic merge support for external traffic systems as you grow.

Remote & automation tools

  • MobileVT and GoLive web-based live host and voice tracking.
  • nkManager utility for off-air management and configuration.
  • Built-in FTP and HTTP asset downloader for syndicated content and remotes.
  • Automatic aircheck / segment recorder and scheduled recordings.
  • Automatic ingest from watch folders and remote locations.

Reliability & integration

  • Built-in web request system for listener interaction.
  • Backup and restore tools for quick recovery.
  • Multichannel audio mixer for clean, fully digital output.
  • External trigger support (Broadcast Tools, Wheatstone, Axia, and more).
  • Licensed for LPFM and online station use.

Service & onboarding options

  • Includes 60 days of email/remote onboarding & support with buyout.
  • Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan at $19 / mo for updates, NextAi, and Traffic.
  • Remote setup and migration assistance available.
  • Optional help with clocks, traffic, metadata import, and external schedulers.
FM Commercial Station
Single full-power FM/AM
Most Popular
Monthly
$119 / mo
All-inclusive: Automation, Scheduler, NextAi, Traffic, Support, Updates
Buyout
$2999
Includes 60 days of onboarding & remote support. Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan: $49 / mo (Includes NextAi, NextTraffic, updates).
  • Built for commercial FM/AM stations
  • Advanced rotations and Audience Pleaser mode
  • NextAi host plus traditional voice tracking
  • NextTraffic for spots, logs, and billing

Small to mid-market commercial stations

Mirrors the features in the small-to-mid market commercial buyout package on the purchase page, with pricing adjusted to match the new tier structure.

Station licensing

  • Up to 4 activations for one station: main on-air, backup, studio, and production.
  • Licensed for terrestrial FM/AM/HD use.

Programming & scheduling

  • Full NextKast playout engine with category-based rotations.
  • Built-in powerful music scheduler with format rules and clocking.
  • Audience Pleaser and advanced scheduling options to tighten your sound.
  • Game / event scheduler for promotions, features, and special shows.

Traffic & revenue

  • Simple built-in traffic scheduling for local advertisers.
  • NextTraffic integration for full log management and billing workflow.
  • Compatible with external traffic systems for log merging when needed.

Remote tools & workflow

  • MobileVT and GoLive for web-based remote hosting and voice tracking.
  • nkManager utility for off-air configuration and station management.
  • FTP/HTTP asset downloader for network shows and syndicated content.
  • Automatic ingest from shared folders and remote sources.

Reliability & onboarding

  • Built-in web request system, backup/restore, and multichannel mixer.
  • External trigger support for switchers and consoles (Broadcast Tools, Wheatstone, Axia, etc.).
  • Includes 60 days of email/remote onboarding & support with buyout.
  • Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan at $49 / mo for updates, NextAi, and NextTraffic.
  • Remote onboarding for initial setup, traffic configuration, and metadata import available.
FM Commercial Enterprise
Groups & multi-station clusters
Includes NextSync
Monthly
$149 / mo
All-inclusive: Automation, Scheduler, NextAi, NextTraffic, NextSync, Support, Updates
Buyout
$4999
Includes 60 days of onboarding & remote support. Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan: $69 / mo (Includes NextAi, NextTraffic, NextSync, updates).
  • Built for groups and multi-station clusters
  • Everything in Commercial plus NextSync
  • Centralized + local content and scheduling
  • Ideal for hub-and-spoke and cloud + local setups

For broadcast groups & multi-station operations

Aligns with the large-market and System 1–style packages on the purchase page, with the addition of NextSync to handle selective content synchronization between stations and markets.

Everything in Commercial, plus:

  • NextSync multi-station synchronization engine for music, imaging, shows, and more.
  • Support for hub-and-spoke topologies and hybrid cloud/local designs.
  • Central asset and category management with flexible local overrides.

Group-level advantages

  • Push or pull shared elements (imaging, shows, campaigns) across affiliates.
  • Standardize core format elements while preserving local identity.
  • Reduce engineering overhead by avoiding fragile VPN / file-share setups.

High-availability & configuration options

  • Can be combined with dedicated content/manager servers and on-air machines.
  • Compatible with your existing streaming encoder and STL workflows.
  • Ideal foundation for syndication hubs, regional groups, and enterprise clusters.

Service & onboarding

  • Includes 60 days of email/remote onboarding & remote support with buyout.
  • Optional ongoing Support & Updates plan at $69 / mo for updates, NextAi, NextTraffic, and NextSync.
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