Compare Castr and Dacast 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50 Per Month
$39/month 1 License
Castr
Star Rating
(217)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansDacast
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Dacast excels in its "Multi-Platform Streaming" capabilities, allowing seamless broadcasting across various platforms, while Castr is noted for its "Embeddable" features that make it easy to integrate streams into websites.
- Reviewers mention that Dacast's "Quality of Support" is rated lower at 8.5 compared to Castr's impressive 9.6, indicating that users may find Castr more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Dacast's "Live Rewind" feature with a score of 8.6, which allows viewers to rewind live streams, whereas Castr's engagement tools, including "Live Chat," are rated lower at 7.7, suggesting a more limited interactive experience.
- Users on G2 report that Dacast's "Analytics" feature is less robust, scoring only 6.0, while Castr shines with an 8.4 rating, indicating that users may find Castr's analytics more comprehensive for tracking viewer engagement and performance.
- Reviewers say that Dacast's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.7, which is lower than Castr's 9.6, suggesting that new users may find Castr's interface more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Users report that Dacast's entry-level price of $39/month is significantly higher than Castr's $12.50, making Castr a more budget-friendly option for small businesses looking to start streaming.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Castr
Starter
$12.50
Per Month
- 2.4 TB 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
150
8.9
19
Ease of Use
9.6
153
8.7
17
Ease of Setup
9.5
118
9.2
11
Ease of Admin
9.7
104
9.2
11
Quality of Support
9.6
139
8.5
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
98
8.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
133
7.9
17
Features by Category
Software Options
8.8
91
9.0
5
9.3
116
Not enough data
9.5
121
Not enough data
9.2
85
8.8
7
Audience Tools
8.5
76
Not enough data
7.6
72
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.4
86
6.0
7
7.9
60
Not enough data
Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Marketing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Platform
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Security
Not enough data
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Content Type
Not enough data
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CDN Type
Not enough data
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Monetization
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Content Delivery
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Engagement
Not enough data
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Integration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
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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
Feature Not Available
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
40.7%
Broadcast Media
15.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.3%
Media Production
3.7%
Entertainment
3.7%
Other
25.7%
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Media Production
10.7%
Entertainment
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Castr
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matt F.
Verified User in Religious Institutions
Not many downtimes, cost is great compared to others. Have already shared with others that switched.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Elías K.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I cannot intervene the SRT link, put filters or modify the link. Customize it to the point that it allows me to do it if I want to send 6mb or 24mb. Other than that, everything else is fine.
Dacast
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Robert B.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
We have been using this service for several years now for the large Outdoor Shake table, and we have no problem with steaming. And when we needed help, the customer service was like the best. Also was able to try this into one steaming service to other...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I highly recommend that you do not use the Dacast API; the API is extremely weak compared to the competition. The current API that is publically available uses their old platform. When using the legacy platform and API, there are multiple issues - the main...
Matt F.
Verified User in Religious Institutions
Not many downtimes, cost is great compared to others. Have already shared with others that switched.
Robert B.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
We have been using this service for several years now for the large Outdoor Shake table, and we have no problem with steaming. And when we needed help, the customer service was like the best. Also was able to try this into one steaming service to other...
Elías K.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I cannot intervene the SRT link, put filters or modify the link. Customize it to the point that it allows me to do it if I want to send 6mb or 24mb. Other than that, everything else is fine.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I highly recommend that you do not use the Dacast API; the API is extremely weak compared to the competition. The current API that is publically available uses their old platform. When using the legacy platform and API, there are multiple issues - the main...
Discussions
What does Castr Live Streaming do?
5 comments
WR
This streaming service allows you to upload live feed and connect them with social media sites such as YouTube and Facebook.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 are features of streaming?
1 comment
ND
The term "Multistream" in English typically refers to the ability to handle or process multiple streams of data or content simultaneously.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
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
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