▸ ALTERNATIVE TO RTÉ RADIO PLAYER
Alternative to RTÉ Radio Player — dabplus.live
RTÉ Radio Player is the big name for Irish radio online. Solid site, but with ads, tracking and Irish stations only. dabplus.live is a newer, lighter, privacy-first alternative — with 49 European and neighbouring countries and no ads.
Honest comparison
| Feature | RTÉ Radio Player | dabplus.live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Advertising | Banners + tracking | None |
| Advertising trackers | Analytics + ad cookies | None |
| Account required | No | No |
| Countries | 1 (Ireland) | 30 |
| Sleep timer | No | Yes (15-180 min, fade-out) |
| Presets | No | Yes (6 slots/country) |
| Sister stations | No | Yes |
| App required | Separate download | Runs in browser |
| Interface language | Local | 26 languages |
Why switch?
- If you also enjoy other European stations — switch between 30 countries inside one player.
- If ads and cookie banners annoy you — dabplus.live has nothing to show.
- If you fall asleep to radio — sleep timer with fade-out, no jarring wake-up from a commercial.
- If privacy matters — see the privacy page for the full breakdown.
Where RTÉ Radio Player still wins
- Brand recognition — most people know RTÉ Radio Player.
- Local focus — built for the Ireland market with regional features.
- Dedicated mobile app — for those who want a homescreen icon.
Try them side by side
No need to choose. Keep RTÉ Radio Player in one tab, dabplus.live in another. For purely Irish listening, RTÉ Radio Player works. For cross-Europe, ad-free, sleep timer and presets — give us a try: