“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.
Wowza’s best alternative
Why Choose Castr
Over Wowza?
Unlimited Streaming Hours. Unlimited Viewers.
No yearly commitment. Try and cancel anytime.
24/7 Tech Support with no extra cost
Trusted by amazing companies
- Unlimited Streaming
- Transparent Pricing. No hidden cost.
- Generous Video Storage
- Stream Targets (unlimited hours)
- 24/7 Dedicated Support
- Advanced Cloud Playout
- User-Friendly Platform
- Dynamic Player & Playlists
- Limited Streaming Hours
- Complex Pricing with hidden cost
- Additional Storage Costs
- Stream Targets (billed hourly)
- Tiered Support
- No Cloud Playout
- Less Intuitive Platform
- Lacks Dynamic Player Features
Castr: The Preferred Choice Over Wowza
Stream Without Limits
Broadcast with no limitations on duration, ensuring uninterrupted content delivery to your target audience.
Bandwidth-Based Billing Mechanism
A transparent billing model based on bandwidth consumption, ensuring predictable operational costs.
Contractual Flexibility
No annual obligations, providing businesses the agility to adapt to changing requirements.
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.
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.
Pricing Comparison
1 hrs
4k stream,
2 times per month.
200
Estimated viewers.
2TB
Storage
5
Additional destinations
3 TB Bandwidth
Premium plan subscription fee
$149.99
2 hours streaming
$0
200 viewers
$0
2TB Storage
$0
Additional stream target
$0
$149.99/month
Complex Pricing
Subscription fee
$25
2 hours streaming:
$2.5/hr
2x for 4k streaming
$10
$2.5 x 2hrs
x 2
200 viewers:
$0.1/hr per viewer
4x for 4k streaming
$160
$0.1 x 2hrs x 200 viewers
x4
2TB Storage:
$0.20 per additional GB
4x for 4k streaming
$400
$0.2 x 2000 GB
x4
Additional Stream Target
$0.25/ hour
$2.5
$0.25 x 2hrs x 5 dest
$597.5/month
Castr vs Wowza: Features Comparison
Unlimited streaming
Limited streaming hours
Additional storage cost
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
Unlimited streaming
Limited streaming hours
Limited streaming hours
No additional storage cost
No additional storage cost
Additional storage cost
Additional storage cost
15-min response.
15-min response.
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
From $585/mo plan onwards.
2-hour response.
MAIN FEATURES
Multi CDN (Akamai, Fastly, Cloudfront)
Fastly CDN
SRT, RTMP, HLS, MPEGTS, RTSP, WHIP (WebRTC)
SRT, RTMP, WebRTC, RTSP
HLS, LL-HLS, MPEG-DASH, SRT
HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, WebRTC
26 locations
9 locations
Available for all plans. No additional cost
Additional cost
No. Need to integrate with 3rd party
No. Need to integrate with 3rd party
Available for all plans with no extra cost
2x streaming hours cost
4x viewer hours cost
DRM, Geo Blocking, Domain Whitelisting, Password Protection
DRM, Geo Blocking, Domain Whitelisting, Password Protection, IP Whitelisting, SSL/TLS, AES Encryption
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.