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BoxCast vs Philo
Both stand on live tv streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose BoxCast if you need browser or mobile live production, multistreaming, and options for remote audio or branded viewing apps. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or the trial must include a Spark encoder or guaranteed 4K streaming.
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Philo offers a free entry point alongside two paid plans with defined DVR and streaming allowances. Its broad platform availability and trial give viewers several ways to start.
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| BoxCast | Philo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | RemoteMix: $8.25 a month | Essential: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Maker | BoxCast | Not published |
| Website | boxcast.com | philo.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #85 of 167 | #89 of 167 |
BoxCast: what it does well
- Browser-based production with BoxCast Producer.
- Broadcast from phones and tablets with the Broadcaster App.
- Send streams to YouTube, Facebook, Roku, and other destinations.
- Streaming plans include viewer chat and access controls.
- RemoteMix supports more than 60 mixer models from nine manufacturers.
What to know first
- Streaming plans start at $109 per month billed annually.
- There is no free plan.
- The 14-day trial does not include a BoxCast Spark encoder.
- The trial may exclude 4K streaming.
Philo: what it does well
- Free plan includes 150+ channels
- Available across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows
- Essential provides one-year DVR retention
- Paid plans allow three simultaneous streams
- Offers a 7-day trial
What to know first
- Free DVR lasts 30 days on select titles
- Essential costs $25 a month
- Bundle+ costs $33 a month
- Free plan’s channel selection is specified as 150+
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