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.