“Extremely user friendly”
“Perfect solution for video streaming”
“Truly amazing!”
Live Streaming Platform for Businesses & Individuals
Castr is the only tool you need for the best live stream experience.
Stream, host, schedule, monetize – all in one place.
Dailymotion’s best alternative
Why Choose Castr
Over JW Player?
Transparent & Affordable Pricing.
No yearly commitment. Try and cancel anytime.
24/7 Tech Support with no extra cost
Trusted by amazing companies
- Transparent bandwidth-based pricing.
- Cost-effective
- No contract. No commitment
- HTML5 player
- Cloud hosting
- 24/7 dedicated tech support
- Advanced cloud playout
- User-friendly platform
- Akamai/Fastly CDN
- Monetization tools on all plans
- Opaque pricing. Need to contact sales for quotes.
- Higher cost
- Yearly commitment
- HTML5 player
- Cloud hosting
- Tiered support
- No cloud playout
- More complex platform
- CDN is not disclosed
- Monetization tools limited to enterprise plans
Castr: The Preferred Choice Over JW Player
Transparent Bandwidth-Based Billing Mechanism
A usage-based billing model that scales with bandwidth consumption, providing clear and predictable operational costs.
Contractual Flexibility
No long-term commitments required, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to evolving needs and market conditions.
Akamai CDN
Leverage Akamai’s global network for superior content delivery. Enjoy reduced latency and consistent high-quality streaming worldwide.
Intuitive User Interface
A professionally designed UI tailored for broadcasters, ensuring efficient setup and stream management
24/7 Technical Support
Round-the-clock assistance from a team of experts, ensuring continuous and seamless streaming operations.
Advanced Streaming Features
Castr provides cutting-edge features including cloud playout, live transcoding, ultra-low latency streaming and more.
Castr vs JW Player: Features Comparison
Dedicated support via Slack, Whatsapp, Skype. 15-min response.
Transparent bandwidth-based pricing.
Opaque pricing. Need to contact sales for quotes.
No contract, no yearly commitment
No contract, no yearly commitment
Limited streaming hours
No additional storage cost
Additional storage cost
15-min response.
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
15-min response.
Dedicated support via Slack, Whatsapp, Skype. 15-min response.
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
15-min response.
Transparent bandwidth-based pricing.
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
Opaque pricing. Need to contact sales for quotes.
15-min response.
No contract, no yearly commitment
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
No contract, no yearly commitment
MAIN FEATURES
Multi CDN (Akamai, Fastly, Cloudfront)
CDN is not disclosed
SRT, RTMP, HLS, MPEGTS, RTSP
RTMP
HLS, LL-HLS, MPEG-DASH, SRT
HLS
Ultra low latency
Available on all plans
Available on higher-tier plans
Available on all plans
Available on higher-tier plans
Full control over output bitrates, resolutions, codecs, format
Automatic transcoding with preset settings
DRM, Geo Blocking, Domain & Password Protection
DRM, Geo Blocking, Signed URL,
Password Protection
Experience the Castr
Difference Today
From unlimited broadcasts to top-tier tech support, Castr offers more than just streaming
Trusted by 200,000+ Streamers
We're rated 4.7 out of 5 on 
The glue that brings things together. Very easy to use with lots of platforms available to choose from. Support is very responsive if you have any issues.
Assistant Director, Government Administration
Our overall experience with Castr has been completely positive. We stream weekly to Facebook, YouTube, and Periscope all at the same time, and have really seen an improvement in our social media reach and especially engagement. It's a really fair price and a great service.
General Manager, Entertainment
The customer service has been great. Questions are answered in a timely manner and completely.
Assistant Pastor, Religious Institution
Overall Castr has been excellent and in the few issues I have experienced, customer service has sorted things out very quickly. I have never had my stream cut out. It offers Pull URL at no extra cost on my package which is much cheaper than other similar services.
Content Creator, Media Production
A critical part of our stream. Castr was exactly what we needed to livestream our show on multiple platforms at the same time. Simply put, we wouldn't have the audience that we currently do without Castr. It's an integral part of our daily operation.
General Manager, Broadcast Media
Best multistreaming out there! When looking for a solution to livestream to both Facebook and YouTube, we came across Castr and it solved all of our issues. We love the fact that it doesn't require you to put any of their branding in the descriptions and that the stream looks great on both sites.
Creative Director, Religious Institution
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What is unique about Castr's Video Hosting?
Castr offers ad-free video hosting, ensuring your content remains uninterrupted and true to your brand.
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Can I protect my hosted videos with a password?
Yes, Castr allows password protection for your videos, ensuring access is limited to your intended audience.
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How does Geo-Blocking enhance video hosting?
With Geo-Blocking, you can control the availability of your content in specific countries, either blocking or granting access as needed.
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What does Video Replacing mean for my content?
Castr's Video Replacing feature lets you update videos while maintaining the same URL, eliminating the need to change embedded codes on your website.
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Can I get an HLS URL for my video?
Yes, Castr provides HLS URLs for your videos, enabling seamless streaming across various devices and platforms with high compatibility.
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How does the Dynamic Player benefit video hosting?
Our Dynamic Player enables you to switch between on-demand and live content using a single embed code, simplifying content updates on your site.
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Can I stream pre-recorded videos as live events?
Yes. We transcode the streams in the cloud and you have the option to enable or disable the adaptive bitrate streaming options for your livestreams.
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What are the advantages of Castr’s Paywall for video hosting?
The Paywall feature allows you to monetize your video content, offering a sustainable way to generate revenue from your hosted videos.