Castr
Live stream software
OTT platforms
Video hosting platforms
Video software
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What is Castr
Castr is a live streaming platform focused on multistreaming and stream management. It lets creators, businesses, and event teams broadcast to multiple destinations at once, including social platforms and custom RTMP endpoints, and can also ingest streams for re-streaming. The product includes features such as stream scheduling, basic analytics, and options for embedding or distributing streams, positioning it for teams that need centralized control over live distribution rather than full end-to-end video production.
Multi-destination live distribution
Castr centers on sending a single live feed to multiple platforms simultaneously, reducing the need to manage separate encoders and workflows per destination. It supports common ingest methods (for example, RTMP) and can route streams to multiple outputs, including custom endpoints. This fits use cases where reach and redundancy matter more than in-browser production tooling.
Stream management and scheduling
The platform provides a control layer for organizing live channels, scheduling streams, and managing destinations from one interface. This is useful for recurring shows, webinars, and event series where operators need repeatable setups. Teams can standardize configurations and reduce manual steps during go-live.
API and integration orientation
Castr is commonly used alongside external encoders and production tools rather than replacing them. Its workflow aligns with organizations that already have a production stack and need a distribution hub. This can simplify integration into existing pipelines compared with tools that require producing inside a proprietary studio.
Limited production studio features
Castr’s core value is distribution and stream routing, not full live production. Users needing advanced in-browser switching, guest management, interactive overlays, or webinar-style audience controls may need additional tools. This can increase operational complexity for teams seeking an all-in-one environment.
OTT depth varies by plan
While Castr is associated with OTT-style delivery and video distribution, it is not positioned as a full OTT platform replacement for all scenarios. Capabilities such as subscriber management, monetization, apps, and deep DRM/entitlements may require separate systems or higher-tier configurations. Buyers should validate which OTT requirements are covered natively versus via integrations.
Analytics and hosting breadth
Castr provides operational and performance visibility, but organizations that require deep viewer analytics, advanced video marketing features, or a comprehensive hosting CMS may find gaps. Long-term video library management and brand-focused playback experiences may be less extensive than products built primarily for hosting and analytics. This can matter for teams prioritizing VOD performance measurement and content lifecycle management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19.99 per month (monthly) or $199.99 per year (~$16.67/mo billed annually) | Multistream to 6 destinations; Upfront bandwidth 2.4 TB; Player bandwidth 200 GB; Video storage 100 GB; Akamai CDN; SRT ingest; Paywall; 7-day free trial available for Starter. |
| Standard | $49.99 per month (monthly) or $499.99 per year (~$41.67/mo billed annually) | Multistream to 10 destinations; Upfront bandwidth 6 TB; Player bandwidth 500 GB; Video storage 200 GB; Akamai CDN; SRT ingest; Paywall; SRT/RTMP pull links. |
| Premium | $199.99 per month (monthly) or $1,999.99 per year (~$166.67/mo billed annually) | Multistream to 20 destinations; Upfront bandwidth 36 TB; Player bandwidth 3 TB; Video storage 2 TB; Akamai CDN; SRT ingest; Paywall; Adaptive bitrate; Custom transcoder; HLS URL for OTT. |
| Ultra | $349.99 per month (monthly) or $3,499.99 per year (~$291.67/mo billed annually) | Multistream to 30 destinations; Upfront bandwidth 60 TB; Player bandwidth 5 TB; Video storage 3 TB; Akamai CDN; SRT ingest; Paywall; Adaptive bitrate; HLS URL for OTT; eCDN (P2P); Dedicated support; RTMP backup. |
| Events | $749.99 per month (monthly) or $7,499.99 per year (~$624.99/mo billed annually) | Multistream to 30 destinations; Upfront bandwidth 150 TB; Player bandwidth 10 TB; Video storage 3 TB; Akamai CDN; SRT ingest; Paywall; eCDN; Dedicated support; Failover ingest. |
| Custom Plan | On request / Contact sales | Custom configurations, dedicated support and custom trials available. |
Notes: Prices and feature allotments taken directly from Castr's official pricing pages (monthly and yearly billing options shown on site). Free-trial details (7-day trial) referenced from Castr's pricing/FAQ on official site.
