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Castr
Castr is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed to provide top-tier solutions for livestreaming, multistreaming, video-on-demand (VOD), and IP camera stream…
Our verdict
Who it's for
The complete video infrastructure for live streaming, video hosting, and OTT solutions.
Who should look elsewhere
No explicit mention of a free tier, suggesting it's a paid-only service.
Pros
- +Enterprise-grade infrastructure with multi-CDN for reliable global delivery.
- +Transparent and cost-effective pricing without hidden fees.
- +24/7 dedicated technical support via Slack and WhatsApp.
- +Easy integration and setup with existing systems like OBS and ATEM.
- +Comprehensive feature set covering live streaming, VOD, and OTT needs.
Cons
- −No explicit mention of a free tier, suggesting it's a paid-only service.
- −The extensive feature set might have a learning curve for new users.
- −Specific pricing details are not available on the provided pages, requiring a "contact sales" or trial approach.
Key features
- ✓Multi CDN (Akamai, Fastly, CloudFront)
- ✓Cloud Production (switching, overlays, transitions, multi-source input)
- ✓24/7 Playout Scheduling with Ad Insertion
- ✓White-label OTT Apps (Web, iOS, Android, TV)
- ✓Video Monetization (Paywall, SSAI, Ad Insertion, 30+ Payment Gateways)
- ✓Advanced Transcoding (H.265 to H.264, watermarking, bitrate customization)
- ✓Real-time Analytics (viewer data, engagement metrics)
- ✓Ultra Low Latency Streaming
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Plan | — | month | Custom trial available; 24/7 Dedicated Tech Support; Best pricing in the market |
| Starter | $12.5 | month | 2 Concurrent streams; 6 Multistream destinations; 2.4 TB upfront bandwidth |
| Standard | $33.5 | month | 3 Concurrent streams; 10 Multistream destinations; 6 TB upfront bandwidth |
| Professional | $62.5 | month | 10 Concurrent streams; 15 Multistream destinations; 24 TB upfront bandwidth |
| Premium | $104.5 | month | 10 Concurrent streams; 20 Multistream destinations; 36 TB upfront bandwidth |
| Ultra | $250 | month | 15 Concurrent streams; 30 Multistream destinations; 60 TB upfront bandwidth |