Castream

Overview

Castream combines broadcast distribution with chat, overlays, AI tools, and automatic recordings. It supports YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Facebook Pages, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and custom RTMP destinations. YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook connect through OAuth; TikTok, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and custom destinations use an RTMP URL and stream key. That range serves creators trying to reach different audiences, though stream-key setup is less direct than signing in.

Mobile users can capture their screens in the iOS and Android apps; Android also supports a live camera overlay over shared screen content. Desktop streamers can route output from OBS Studio or other RTMP-compatible software through Castream for redistribution. The service automatically records streams for review, download, sharing, or replay from its dashboard.

Key features

Audience tools and presentation

A unified inbox lets streamers view and respond to chat from connected platforms. Live chat overlays, lower thirds, live badges, and custom text provide ways to add context and interaction to a broadcast. AI tools generate titles and descriptions, analyze audience sentiment, and suggest content. This bundle is useful for creators who want several engagement and presentation functions in one service; those who only need to relay a stream may not need the extras.

Multistreaming and recording

The number of simultaneous destinations rises from two on Free to three on Creator and five on Pro. That is a clear progression for creators expanding their reach, but even Pro tops out at five destinations. Automatic recordings add value for people who want to revisit or reuse broadcasts without a separate recording workflow.

Pricing

Castream is freemium, with a three-day trial and paid plans starting at 9.99 USD per month. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and allows two simultaneous destinations, 720p mobile streaming at 1.2 Mbps, and 720p desktop streaming at 2 Mbps. Sessions stop at five minutes and carry a Castream watermark, making Free better for a brief trial than for a full broadcast.

Creator costs 9.99 USD per month, billed at $9.99 / month or $99.99 / year. It supports three destinations, 720p mobile streaming at 2.5 Mbps, 720p desktop streaming at 4 Mbps, unlimited streaming time, and priority ingestion. This is the sensible paid tier for a creator who needs longer sessions but can work within three destinations and 720p.

Pro costs 16.99 USD per month, billed at $16.99 / month or $169.99 / year. It raises the destination limit to five and supports 1080p at 6 Mbps, with priority support. Pro suits streamers for whom higher resolution, broader distribution, or priority support justifies the increase; it does not remove the five-destination ceiling.

Platforms

Castream is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Mobile screen capture works on both mobile platforms, while a camera overlay over shared-screen content is an Android feature. Desktop streaming can come from OBS Studio or other RTMP-compatible software.

Who it's for

Castream identifies churches, gamers, musicians, fitness coaches, and solo creators as users. Its multistreaming and unified chat are especially relevant when one broadcast needs to reach audiences on several services while the streamer keeps up with their responses. Churches looking for a broader church-specific solution can compare options in Church Streaming Software.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad destination support, including custom RTMP, with OAuth for YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
• Pros: Unified chat, overlays, AI content tools, and automatic recordings bring audience and post-stream functions alongside distribution.
• Pros: Creator removes the five-minute session cap, while Pro adds 1080p streaming and five simultaneous destinations.
• Cons: Free sessions last only five minutes and include a watermark, limiting the plan to short trials.
• Cons: Creator remains at 720p and three destinations, so streamers wanting higher resolution or wider reach must pay for Pro.
• Cons: Several destinations require an RTMP URL and stream key rather than OAuth sign-in.

Alternatives

Restream is worth comparing for creators who want a free multistreaming option with two channels at once and six hours recorded per stream; its free plan includes Restream branding. Church Online Platform is the alternative to consider for churches seeking a free service with unlimited services, attenders, admins, and hosts, as well as public chat, private chat, and prayers.

OneStream Live offers a free plan with two destinations, 720p, one team seat, 1 GB storage, and three scheduled events; it may suit a creator who values scheduled events and storage within a free tier. Subsplash Church App is another church-oriented option to compare.

Vimeo is a possible alternative for someone prioritizing storage: its free plan has one seat and 1 GB, while Starter is 12.00 USD per month for one user, 2 TB storage, and 2 TB monthly bandwidth. Livepush may suit a web-only user seeking a free plan with up to 10 platforms at once and 20 streaming hours per month.

StreamYard On-Air is a web-based alternative whose free plan includes one seat and two hours of local recordings per month. Sardius uses custom pricing by quote.

Verdict

Choose Castream if you want one mobile or desktop stream distributed to several services, with chat, overlays, and recordings in the same workflow. Creator is the best fit for regular 720p broadcasts to three destinations; Pro is the stronger choice when 1080p, five destinations, or priority support matters. Look elsewhere if the five-minute, watermarked free tier is all you can use, or if your needs extend beyond Pro’s five-destination limit.