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Why Choose Castr Over Uscreen OTT?

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Predictable & Affordable Pricing.

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Zero subscriber fees. No hidden fees.

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24/7 Tech Support with no extra cost

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Predictable & Affordable Pricing.

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No subscriber fee. No commission on sales.

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Castr
  • Predictable pricing.
  • No subscriber fee.
  • 5% commission on sales
  • Available on Web, iOS, Android, TV Apps.
  • Full monetization options.
  • Live streaming.
  • Video hosting.
  • Built-in emailing system with no extra cost.
  • 24/7 dedicated tech support.
Castr
  • Unpredictable pricing.
  • $0.99 -$1.99 per subscriber.
  • 5% commission on sales.
  • Available on Web, iOS, Android, TV Apps.
  • Full monetization options.
  • Live streaming.
  • Video hosting.
  • Use 3rd-party emailing system with extra cost.
  • Tiered support.

Castr OTT: The Preferred Choice Over Uscreen OTT

Why industry professionals are making the switch to
Castr’s advanced OTT solution

Bandwidth-Based Billing Mechanism

Predictable Pricing

A transparent pricing model with fixed monthly rates and no subscriber fees – eliminating unexpected costs and ensuring truly predictable budgeting.

Built-in Emailing System

Send transactional and promotional emails without extra costs—unlike Uscreen which requires paid third-party email platforms with additional fees and complex setup.

Multi-Platform Reach

Deliver content everywhere your viewers are. One platform powers your branded streaming service across Web, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, and LG webOS

Full Monetization Options

Flexible revenue generation through subscriptions, one-time sales, freemium, and rental models.
24/7 Technical Support

24/7 Technical Support

Round-the-clock assistance from a team of experts, ensuring continuous and seamless streaming operations.
Akamai CDN

Akamai CDN

Stream with Castr and tap into Akamai’s global network. Benefit from reduced latency and consistent high-quality delivery, no matter where your viewers are.
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Pricing Comparison

Web
OTT App
1000

Subscribers

$10,000
Sales

2 Hours

Streaming

2TB
Storage

Predictable Pricing

One flat subscription fee with a simple 5% commission. No per-subscriber fees, no complex fee structures.
Web OTT App

Events plan subscription

$749
1000 subscribers
No subscriber fee

$0

$10,000 sales / month

5% commission on sales

$500

5% x $10,000

2 hours streaming

Included for free in Events plan
$0
2TB Storage
Included for free in Events plan

$0

$1,249/month

Unpredictable Pricing

Multiple fee structures (subscription fee + per-subscriber fee + commission + undisclosed live streaming overage)
Web OTT App

Growth plan subscription

$199
1000 subscribers

$1.99 per subscriber

$1990
$1.99 x 1000
$10,000 sales / month

5% commission on sales

$500
5% x $10,000

2 hours streaming

Only 1 hr of live streaming included.
Additional hrs charged at undisclosed overage rate.

$0

2TB Storage:

100 Hours storage included

$0
$2,689+/month

Castr OTT vs Uscreen OTT: Features Comparison

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Pricing

OTT subscription fee Icon
The fixed monthly cost you pay for the OTT solution.
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From $749/month
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From $199/month
Per subscriber fee Icon
Fee charged per active subscriber per month.
Castr OTT

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$0.99 – $1.99 per subscriber

Commission on One-time Sales Icon

One time sales fee chaged on single transaction sale, capped at $250,000 annual revenue
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5%
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5%

Apps

Web App Icon
A browser-based web version of the OTT App.
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Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) Icon
Native Android or iOS Apps for smartphones and tablets.
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TV Apps Icon
Apps for smart TVs and streaming devices like Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and Fire TV
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Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS.
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Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV. 
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Time to launch Icon
How quickly you can go live with your OTT streaming service after signing up.
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Web App: 48 Hours Launch.
iOS/Android apps, TV apps: 30 Day Launch.

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30 – 90 Day Launch Available on $499/mo plan.
We publish your apps Icon
Service that handles the submission and approval process with app stores on your behalf.
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✅ All plans
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Available from $499/mo plan
Published in your dev account Icon
Apps are published under your own developer account, giving you full ownership
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✅ All plans

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Available from $499/mo plan
In app subscription purchase Icon
Selling subscriptions through apps
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✅ Available on custom plan

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Available from $499/mo plan
In app on demand purchase Icon
Selling individual content through apps
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✅ Available on custom plan

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Available from $499/mo plan
Remove ‘Powered by’ from Apps Icon
Remove the platform’s branding for a fully white-labeled OTT service.
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Usage Limits

Live Streaming Bandwidth Icon
Amount of bandwidth available for live and video streaming.
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10TB of bandwidth/month included at no extra cost
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Only 1 free hour of live streaming included. Additional hours charged at undisclosed overage rate.
Video Hosting Storage Icon
Amount of storage available for storing videos.
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3TB of storage included at no extra cost
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100 hours included
CDN Icon
Content Delivery Network that distributes your videos quickly to viewers worldwide.
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Multi CDN (Akamai, Fastly, Cloudflare)

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CDN is not disclosed

Transcoding Icon
The process that converts videos to different quality levels to match viewers’ internet speeds.
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
Number of Uploaded Content Icon
Limit on how many videos you can host on the platform.
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
Number of Admins Icon
How many team members can have administrative access to your account.
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
Simultaneous Viewers Icon
Maximum number of people who can watch your content at the same time.
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
Live Streaming Hours Icon
Total time allowed for broadcasting live content.
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Unlimited
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1 hour included

Built-in Emailing system

Send Bulk Transactional Emails Icon
Built-in tool to send transactional emails (such as receipts or password reset) to your subscribers without third-party services.
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✅ Built-in with no extra cost

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❌ Use 3rd-party emailing platform with extra fee
Send Bulk Promotional Emails Icon
Built-in tool to send marketing emails to your subscribers without third-party services.
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✅ Built-in with no extra cost

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❌ Use 3rd-party emailing platform with extra fee

Payment & Monetization

Built in Monetization & Billing Icon
Built-in tool to charge viewers and process payments directly through the platform.
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Payment Gateway Icon
Supporting credit cards, paypal, apple pay, google pay and 30+ other payment methods.
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30+ pre-integrated payment gateways
including Stripe, Paypal

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Credit cards, Debit cards, Paypal, International payment
Instant payouts Icon
Same day payouts.
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Sell Subscriptions Icon
Offering recurring membership plans to access your content.
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Sell One-Time sales Icon
Selling individual content for a one-time payment.
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Multi Tier Subscriptions Icon
Offering different levels of subscriptions and different levels of content.
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Rentals Icon
Allowing viewers to pay for temporary access to content for a specific period.
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Free Trials & Freemium Icon
Offering limited-time free access or a mix of free and premium content.
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Upsells Icon
Promoting premium content or higher subscription tiers to existing customers.
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CMS

Live Streaming Icon
Broadcasting video in real-time to your audience.
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1 hours included
Video On Demand Icon
Pre-recorded videos that viewers can watch anytime.
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Scheduled Content Icon
Ability to set specific release dates and times for your videos.
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Built in CMS Icon
Content Management System for organizing and publishing your videos.
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Live to VOD Icon
Convert recorded streams to on-demand videos after they end.
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Centralized Admin for management Icon
Single dashboard to manage all aspects of your OTT service.
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Calendar Icon
Visual schedule to plan and manage your content releases.
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Full App Customization Icon
Ability to personalize the look and feel of your OTT service to match your brand.
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Connect a custom domain Icon
Using your own domain name for your OTT service.
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Geo-Blocking / Whitelisting Icon
Restricting or allowing content access based on viewer location.
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Category pages Icon
Organizing videos into topics or genres for easier navigation.
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Add Faqs & Terms Pages Icon
Adding information pages for customer support and legal requirements.
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Add Additional Pages Icon
Adding custom pages beyond the standard video galleries.
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Add Featured Content Icon
Highlight specific videos or live streams with promotional banners on your homepage
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Built-in Help Desk Icon
Customer support system included within your OTT service.
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Video Player

High Quality Secure Player Icon
Professional-grade video player with built-in content protection to prevent unauthorized viewing or downloading.
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Adaptive Bitrate Icon
Auto-adjusts the bitrate based on the viewer’s internet connection quality.
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Subsecond Latency Icon
Ultra-fast video delivery technology that reduces delay between live broadcast and viewer reception.
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Resume watching Icon
Allowing viewers to continue videos from where they left off.
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Auto play next video Icon
Automatically starting the next video when one finishes.
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Captions & subtitles Icon
Support for displaying text versions of spoken dialogue and sounds in multiple languages, including options for live captioning and real-time translation.
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Picture-in-picture Icon
Floating video window that allows viewers to watch while using other apps.
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Video Speed Adjustment Icon
Controls for viewers to speed up or slow down playback.
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Video Quality Picker Icon
Option for viewers to manually select video resolution.
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Reporting

In-depth Sales Reporting Icon
Detailed analytics about your revenue and purchasing data.
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Video Analytics Icon
Statistics about how viewers interact with your content.
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Security

Full Data Ownership Icon
Complete ownership to all data collected through your OTT service.
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HLS Video Encryption Icon
Industry-standard security that protects your video content from unauthorized access, downloading, or sharing.
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Login Sharing Protection Icon
Technology that prevents multiple users from sharing account credentials by limiting concurrent streams or devices per subscription.
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Developer Tools

Webhook Icon
System for sending automated notifications when specific events occur.
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✅ Available on custom plan
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❌ Requires add-on purchase.
API Access Icon
Tools for developers to integrate your OTT service with other software, create custom features, or build specialized apps.
Castr OTT

✅ Available on custom plan

❌ Requires add-on purchase.

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From unlimited broadcasts to top-tier tech support, Castr offers more than just streaming

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Trusted by 200,000+ Streamers

We're rated 4.7 out of 5 on Capterra

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.

Clayton C.

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.

Brian C.

General Manager, Entertainment

The customer service has been great. Questions are answered in a timely manner and completely.

Tim W.

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.

Stephen C.

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.

Todd D.

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.

Jake B.

Creative Director, Religious Institution

Frequently asked questions

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FAQ

  • Can I switch from Uscreen to Castr OTT without losing my existing content, subscribers, and billing data?

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    Yes, absolutely. Castr offers free migration support to ensure a seamless transfer of your entire streaming business including your content library, subscriber accounts, payment history, and active billing cycles. We guarantee zero data loss and minimal downtime during the migration process, so your business continues operating smoothly throughout the transition.

  • How do I migrate my content library, subscribers, and billing data from Uscreen to Castr OTT?

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    Our migration process is simple:
    1. Schedule a free consultation where we assess your current Uscreen setup.
    2. We create a customized migration plan tailored to your platform.
    3. Our technical team handles the complete transfer of your content, user accounts, subscription data, and payment information.
    4. We launch your improved OTT platform with zero downtime.

  • How much does Castr OTT cost compared to Uscreen?

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    Castr offers transparent all-inclusive pricing starting at $160/month with no additional fees. While Uscreen has complex pricing with multiple add-on fees, Castr provides simple, predictable pricing with no hidden costs or surprise charges.

  • What kind of support does Castr offer?

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    Castr provides 24/7 dedicated technical support through Slack and WhatsApp, ensuring immediate assistance whenever you need help.

  • How quickly can I launch my streaming platform with Castr?

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    Castr guarantees web app launch within 48 hours and mobile/TV app expansion within 30 days.

  • Do I have to pay extra for tech support?

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    No, 24/7 technical support via Slack and WhatsApp is included in all Castr OTT plans at no additional cost. There are no premium support fees or per-incident charges.

  • Does Castr provide mobile or TV apps?

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    Yes, Castr provides native apps for all major platforms including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG TV and web browsers. All apps are included in your subscription with no additional fees per platform.

  • What monetization options are available for my OTT apps with Castr?

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    Castr supports multiple revenue models including Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD), rental options, free trials, and freemium models. You can implement multiple strategies simultaneously.