Compare Castr and Dacast 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50 Per Month
$39/month 1 License
Castr
Star Rating
(242)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansDacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Dacast offers a stable platform for streaming, particularly for users looking to customize channels for events and schools. One long-term user highlighted its reasonable cost and excellent customer support, making it a solid choice for small businesses.
- Users say that Castr excels in its multi-streaming capabilities, allowing users to broadcast content to multiple platforms seamlessly. This feature has been particularly praised by those who are not tech-savvy, as it simplifies the process of live streaming.
- Reviewers mention that Dacast has a user-friendly interface and extensions that enhance usability. However, some users have noted that it can struggle to meet specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges for more complex setups.
- According to verified reviews, Castr stands out for its ease of setup, with users appreciating how straightforward it is to configure live streams. This has been invaluable for teams with limited technical skills, allowing them to get started quickly and efficiently.
- Users highlight that Dacast's customer support is a strong point, with many praising the "can-do" attitude of the support team. This level of assistance can be crucial for users who may encounter issues during their streaming experience.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Dacast has a solid performance, Castr's overall user satisfaction is higher, particularly in areas like quality of support and product direction. This suggests that Castr may be a better long-term partner for businesses looking for reliable streaming solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Castr
Starter
$12.50
Per Month
- 2.4 upfront bandwidth
- 3 Concurrent streams
- 100 GB Video Storage
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
Free Trial
Castr
Free Trial is available
Dacast
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
169
8.8
20
Ease of Use
9.6
173
8.8
18
Ease of Setup
9.5
138
9.3
12
Ease of Admin
9.7
116
9.2
11
Quality of Support
9.6
157
8.2
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
110
8.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
152
7.4
18
Features by Category
Software Options
8.9
105
8.3
6
9.4
132
Not enough data
9.6
138
8.3
5
9.3
100
8.5
8
Audience Tools
8.6
90
Not enough data
7.6
85
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
99
Not enough data
8.4
100
6.0
7
7.8
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Management
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
Marketing
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Insights
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Security
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CDN Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Castr and Dacast are categorized as Live Stream, OTT Platforms, and Video Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Castr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Dacast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
39.9%
Broadcast Media
17.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.9%
Entertainment
3.9%
Sports
3.4%
Other
25.8%
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Discussions
What does Castr Live Streaming do?
5 Comments
AY
It rebroadcasts your stream to multiple destinations (youtube, facebook, etc...). Often times, your computer and/or internet might not be efficient enough to...Read more
What platforms can Castr stream to?
4 Comments
VS
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch and more. Custom RTMP is also available.Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...Read more
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
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