# Castr

> Castr is an all-in-one live streaming and video hosting platform. It lets you multistream to 30+ platforms, record live-to-VOD, embed video with a customizable HTMl5 player, monetize with paywall, launch a branded white-label OTT service, and deliver low-latency video worldwide over a global CDN — plus a developer API for teams building video into their own products. Used by broadcasters, churches, sports, education, and enterprise.

## Pricing

- [Pricing](https://castr.com/pricing/): Plans and pricing for Castr's live streaming and hosting products.

## Products

- [Live Streaming](https://castr.com/livestreaming/): Core live streaming platform for broadcasting to social channels, websites, and apps.
- [Multistreaming](https://castr.com/multistream/): Stream simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn, and 30+ destinations from one source.
- [Video Hosting](https://castr.com/video-hosting/): Host, manage, and embed on-demand video with an ad-free HTML5 player.
- [Live Video API](https://castr.com/live-video-api/): Developer API for building live streaming and video delivery into your own product.
- [White-Label OTT Platform](https://castr.com/white-label-ott-platform/): Launch a branded streaming service across web, mobile, and TV apps.
- [Cloud Production](https://castr.com/cloud-production/): Browser-based live production and switching without local software.
- [TV Playout](https://castr.com/tv-playout/): Schedule 24/7 linear channels from pre-recorded and live content.
- [Pre-Recorded Live Streaming](https://castr.com/live-stream-pre-recorded-video/): Broadcast recorded video as a simulated live stream.
- [Live Transcoder](https://castr.com/live-transcoder/): Transcode streams into adaptive bitrate renditions for reliable playback.
- [Low-Latency Streaming](https://castr.com/low-latency-streaming/): Deliver near-real-time streams for interactive use cases.
- [Video Monetization](https://castr.com/video-monetization/): Monetize content with subscriptions, pay-per-view, and ads.
- [IP Camera Streaming](https://castr.com/ipcamera/): Stream directly from IP and security cameras.

## Solutions

- [Sports Streaming](https://castr.com/solutions/sports-streaming/): Live streaming for sports leagues, teams, and events.
- [Church Streaming](https://castr.com/solutions/church-streaming/): Live streaming for churches and worship services.
- [Game Streaming](https://castr.com/solutions/game-streaming/): Multistreaming for gamers and esports.
- [Education Streaming](https://castr.com/solutions/education-streaming/): Video streaming for schools and online learning.
- [TV & Radio Streaming](https://castr.com/solutions/tv-radio-streaming/): Streaming for broadcasters and radio stations.
- [Streaming for Musicians](https://castr.com/live-streaming-for-musicians/): Live streaming for concerts and performances.
- [Live Event Production](https://castr.com/solution-for-live-event-production/): End-to-end solution for producing live events.
- [Government Streaming](https://castr.com/video-streaming-for-government/): Video streaming for government and public sector.

## Features

- [Pay-Per-View Streaming](https://castr.com/pay-per-view-streaming/): Sell one-time access to live events and video content.
- [Live Video Monitoring](https://castr.com/live-video-monitoring/): Monitor stream health and status in real time.
- [Audio Streaming Software](https://castr.com/audio-streaming-software/): Stream live and on-demand audio and radio.
- [RTMP Server](https://castr.com/rtmp-server/): Ingest and distribute streams over RTMP.
- [SRT Streaming](https://castr.com/srt-streaming/): Secure, reliable transport streaming over the SRT protocol.
- [Video CDN](https://castr.com/video-cdn/): Global content delivery network for video.
- [Live Streaming CDN](https://castr.com/live-streaming-cdn/): CDN optimized for live stream delivery.

## Free Tools

- [Bandwidth Calculator](https://castr.com/bandwidth-calculator/): Estimate bandwidth needs for your live stream.
- [Bitrate Calculator](https://castr.com/bitrate-calculator/): Calculate the optimal bitrate for your stream resolution.
- [HLS Player](https://castr.com/hlsplayer/): Embeddable HLS video player.
- [DASH Player](https://castr.com/dash-player/): Embeddable MPEG-DASH video player.

## Castr vs Competitors

- [Castr vs Restream](https://castr.com/best-restream-alternative/): Comparison with Restream.
- [Castr vs Dacast](https://castr.com/best-alternative-dacast/): Comparison with Dacast.
- [Castr vs Wowza](https://castr.com/best-wowza-alternative/): Comparison with Wowza.
- [Castr vs JW Player](https://castr.com/best-jwplayer-alternative/): Comparison with JW Player.
- [Castr vs Vimeo](https://castr.com/best-vimeo-alternative/): Comparison with Vimeo.
- [Castr vs Vimeo OTT](https://castr.com/vimeo-ott-alternative/): Comparison with Vimeo OTT.
- [Castr vs Uscreen](https://castr.com/best-uscreen-alternative/): Comparison with Uscreen.
- [Castr vs Muvi](https://castr.com/muvi-alternative/): Comparison with Muvi.
- [Castr vs BoxCast](https://castr.com/best-boxcast-alternative/): Comparison with BoxCast.

## Others

- [Blog](https://castr.com/blog/): Guides and articles on live streaming, video, and broadcasting.
- [Sign Up](https://castr.com/signup/): Create a Castr account.
- [Sign In](https://castr.com/signin/): Log in to Castr.