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Castmorphic Studio vs Rivendell
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.
Free plan Web
Castmorphic Studio combines browser guest access, live destinations, separate tracks and room graphics in one studio. Choose managed hosting for a supported service, or the GPL self-hosted copy if you will operate it yourself.
Visit Castmorphic Studio Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Rivendell provides a broad radio automation workflow, from audio management through playout and podcast feeds. Its free GPLv2 licensing and cluster options are useful, but deployment requires Linux-oriented administration and attention to the Secure Boot guidance.
Visit RivendellThe facts
| Castmorphic Studio | Rivendell | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Castmorphic Studio: $14.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Castmorphic Studio | Not published |
| Website | castmorphic.com | rivendellaudio.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #79 of 169 | #75 of 169 |
Castmorphic Studio: what it does well
- Guests join by browser link without installation
- Phones can join rooms
- Separate tracks for each guest
- Streams to YouTube, Twitch and RTMP
- GPL code available on GitHub
What to know first
- Host needs a recent computer and steady upload
- Managed plans are paid after trial
- Self-hosted deployment requires running the software
Rivendell: what it does well
- Audio library, recording, playout, and logs
- Full voicetracking and log customization
- Multi-station clustering with redundancy
- Supports several broadcast interfaces
- Free GNU GPL version 2 software
What to know first
- Linux and self-hosted deployment
- Secure Boot may need disabling
- Provided without warranty
- Professional broadcast focus
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