Compare Castr and Restream 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50 Per Month
Free
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 plansRestream
Star Rating
(51)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Castr excels in its Multi-Platform Streaming capabilities, scoring 9.6 compared to Restream's 8.9. Reviewers mention that this feature allows seamless broadcasting to multiple platforms simultaneously, which is crucial for maximizing audience reach.
- Reviewers mention that Castr's Quality of Support is notably higher, with a score of 9.6 versus Restream's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate the responsive customer service and detailed documentation provided by Castr, making troubleshooting much easier.
- G2 users highlight that Castr's Video Archive feature is superior, scoring 8.4 compared to Restream's 6.8. Reviewers say that the ease of accessing and managing past streams is a significant advantage for content creators who want to repurpose their material.
- Users say that Castr's Live Rewind feature, with a score of 8.6, offers a better experience than Restream's 7.1. Reviewers mention that this functionality allows viewers to catch up on live streams, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Reviewers mention that while Restream offers a Live Chat feature that scores 8.7, Castr's score of 7.7 indicates it may not be as robust. Users on G2 express a preference for Restream's chat integration, which they find more user-friendly and interactive.
- Users report that Castr's Ease of Use is a standout feature, scoring 9.6 compared to Restream's 8.7. Reviewers say that the intuitive interface of Castr makes it easier for beginners to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Castr
Starter
$12.50
Per Month
- 2.4 TB Upfront Bandwidth
- 3 Concurrent Streams
- 100 GB Video Storage
Restream
Basic
Free
- Stream to multiple channels with OBS, Restream Studio, vMix and more.
- 2 channels for multistreaming
- 30+ supported platforms
Free Trial
Castr
Free Trial is available
Restream
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
150
8.8
37
Ease of Use
9.6
153
8.7
37
Ease of Setup
9.5
118
8.8
14
Ease of Admin
9.7
104
8.7
14
Quality of Support
9.6
139
8.6
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
98
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
133
7.7
36
Features by Category
Software Options
8.8
91
8.1
23
9.3
116
8.3
31
9.5
121
8.9
30
9.2
85
7.9
22
Audience Tools
8.5
76
7.1
18
7.6
72
8.8
24
8.4
74
8.1
16
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
7.4
15
8.3
85
6.9
24
8.4
86
7.3
28
7.9
60
6.4
14
Hosting
Not enough data
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Management
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Marketing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
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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
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Castr and Restream are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Castr is categorized as OTT Platforms and Video Hosting
Restream has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Castr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Restream
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%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Entertainment
8.2%
Other
44.9%
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.
Restream
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael W.
Verified User in Consumer Services
1. Easy to set up 2. Easy to connect to channels 3. Lots of platforms you can connect to 4. No bitrate limit 5. Go live without installing any software
Most Helpful Critical Review
Arnau M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Not enough audiovisual realization features. Far enough from their competitors
Matt F.
Verified User in Religious Institutions
Not many downtimes, cost is great compared to others. Have already shared with others that switched.
Michael W.
Verified User in Consumer Services
1. Easy to set up 2. Easy to connect to channels 3. Lots of platforms you can connect to 4. No bitrate limit 5. Go live without installing any software
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.
Arnau M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Not enough audiovisual realization features. Far enough from their competitors
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
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 comments
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 comment
VB
Hi Enda!
You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream.
At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 comment
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
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