1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) 4. [Dacast Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/dacast/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e56b72a57b4d165ca92b2038c69e3d18/dacast.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/dacast/reviews) [ Dacast ](/products/dacast/reviews) (30)4.3/5 Dacast offers a fully integrated, self-service video platform for live video and on demand (VOD) streaming. The Dacast OVP lets broadcasters host video content and start streaming in minutes. Its white-label solution allows users to control their live streams and on-demand content. We help over 300,000 organizations stream live video, reduce bandwidth costs, and improve broadcast quality with our easy-to-use full-service platform or via our Broadcaster API. Show More * * * ### 68.0 Nps Score Already have Dacast? ### All Dacast Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is the best software for live video streaming? ](/discussions/what-is-the-best-software-for-live-video-streaming) What is the best software for live video streaming? [ OTT Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ott-platforms)[ Video Hosting Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/video-hosting-software)[ Live Stream Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-stream-software)[ Live Commerce Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-commerce-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 0 * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.&title=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is an encoding software? ](/discussions/what-is-an-encoding-software) What is an encoding software? [ OTT Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ott-platforms)[ Video Hosting Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/video-hosting-software)[ Live Stream Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-stream-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 0 * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.&title=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • almost 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is Dacast? ](/discussions/what-is-dacast) What is Dacast? [ OTT Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ott-platforms)[ Video Hosting Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/video-hosting-software)[ Live Stream Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-stream-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 0 * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.&title=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is the function of broadcast software? ](/discussions/what-is-the-function-of-broadcast-software) What is the function of broadcast software? [ OTT Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ott-platforms)[ Live Stream Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-stream-software)[ Video Hosting Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/video-hosting-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 0 * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.&title=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") DF Loading... [David F.](https://www.g2.com/users/86480e70-fdb7-4681-9990-7319065d7a31 "David F.") • over 5 years ago More Options - [ # owner ](/discussions/34787-owner) Our company is a video outdoor publishing company and we would like to stream 1K to 2K programs free to the consumer. [ OTT Platforms Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ott-platforms-software)[ Live Stream Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/live-stream-software)[ Video Hosting Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/video-hosting-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 1 * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.&title=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Dacast+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Dacast+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Dacast+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ## Start a New Software Discussion Have a software question? Get answers from real users and experts [Start A Discussion](/products/dacast/discussions/new) * * * ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e56b72a57b4d165ca92b2038c69e3d18/dacast.png "Product Avatar Image") ### Have you used Dacast before? Answer a few questions to help the Dacast community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/authorize?form=signup&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fdacast%2Fdiscuss%3Fsmall_ask%3Ddacast) No ## Top Contributors in Dacast 1 ![Dacast T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dacast T.") DT Loading... ### [Dacast T.](https://www.g2.com/users/4de7f743-e80e-441c-a373-472a3439c914 "Dacast T.") Marketing associate 1 pt 2 ![Steve R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Steve R.") SR Loading... ### [Steve R.](https://www.g2.com/users/65706980-7d0c-4a61-87c1-5f5ab9d0d0ae "Steve R.") CEO 1 pt 3 ![german n.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "german n.") GN Loading... ### [german n.](https://www.g2.com/users/006447af-cb62-42b2-b56f-9081f58189da "german n.") trainer 1 pt