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About Castr
What is Castr?
Castr is an all-in-one live video streaming and video hosting platform designed for broadcasting professionals, media companies, and businesses of any size. It solves the problem of delivering high-quality live streams reliably by combining multi-CDN delivery (Akamai, Fastly, Cloudfront), intelligent routing, automatic failover, and 40+ ingest locations. With 99.9% uptime guaranteed and the ability to handle millions of concurrent viewers, Castr ensures your broadcast reaches audiences through the fastest path possible.
Who is it for?
Castr is built for streaming professionals, corporate event producers, broadcasters, and media companies who demand flawless execution. It is also a great fit for startups and enterprises looking for a scalable, enterprise-grade infrastructure without the enterprise price tag. It is NOT ideal for hobbyist streamers or those needing a free, ultra-basic solution for very occasional use.
Real Use Cases
Use Castr for high-end corporate livestreams, 24/7 TV playout channels, live sports or events with multi-source cloud production, video-on-demand hosting with adaptive bitrate and monetization via paywalls or ad insertion (SSAI/VAST/VPAID), and white-label OTT apps for TVOD, SVOD, or AVOD models. Its multistream capability lets you simulcast to YouTube, Facebook, and custom RTMP destinations simultaneously.
Key features
- Multi-CDN Delivery — Deliver streams on Akamai, Fastly, and Cloudfront with intelligent routing and automatic failover.
- Live Stream Transcoder — Convert H.265 to H.264, add watermarking, adjust resolution, bitrate, and more.
- Cloud Production — Switch sources, overlay graphics, add transitions, and control audio live from the dashboard.
- Video Hosting — Host VODs with chapter markers, adaptive bitrate, analytics, and embed player.
- TV Playout & Scheduling — Upload content and schedule 24/7 broadcasts with ad insertion and on-the-fly adjustments.
- Monetization — Use paywall, SSAI, ad insertion (VAST/VPAID), and 30+ payment gateways to generate revenue.
- White-Label OTT — Launch branded web, iOS, Android, and TV apps in 48 hours with full CMS, analytics, and custom domain.
SaaSpartout Score
7.8
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Castr Pricing
Castr pricing: from $16.67/month.
Starter — $16.67/month (billed yearly at $199.99)
Includes 3 streams (2 concurrent), 6 multistream destinations, 2.4 TB upfront bandwidth + 200 GB player bandwidth, 100 GB video storage, Akamai CDN, TV Playout, SRT Ingest, and Paywall.
Standard — $41.67/month (billed yearly at $499.99)
Includes 3 streams (2 concurrent), 10 multistream destinations, 6 TB upfront bandwidth + 500 GB player bandwidth, 200 GB video storage, Akamai CDN, TV Playout, SRT Ingest, Paywall, and SRT/RTMP Pull Links.
Premium — $166.67/month (billed yearly at $1,999.99)
Includes 10 streams (5 concurrent), 20 multistream destinations, 36 TB upfront bandwidth, Akamai CDN, plus all other features. Custom plans also available on request. All plans come with a free trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is Castr free?
Castr is not free, but it offers a free trial so you can test the service at no risk. Paid plans start at $16.67 per month.
How much does Castr cost?
Castr pricing starts at $16.67/month for the Starter plan (billed yearly). The Standard plan is $41.67/month, and the Premium plan is $166.67/month. Custom plans are also available on request.
What CDNs does Castr use?
Castr uses a multi-CDN network including Akamai, Fastly, and Cloudfront, with intelligent routing and automatic failover for reliable global delivery.
Who is Castr best for?
Castr is best for broadcasting professionals, media companies, and businesses that need enterprise-grade live streaming and video hosting without enterprise pricing. It is trusted by over 50,000 businesses.
What alternatives exist to Castr?
Top alternatives include Mux, Wowza, Dacast, and IBM Video Streaming. Castr differentiates itself with transparent pricing, 24/7 dedicated support via Slack/WhatsApp, and a built-in white-label OTT solution.
Does Castr support monetization?
Yes, Castr offers paywall, server-side ad insertion (SSAI), VAST/VPAID ad support, and over 30 payment gateways for monetizing live streams and VOD content.
