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Castmorphic Studio vs Switcher Studio
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.
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.
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Choose Switcher Studio if your production needs include multiple camera angles, live switching, or remote guests. Suite is the relevant option for hosting up to 100 videos and selling access, but it renews at $99/mo after its first month; Studio is listed at $65/mo with monthly billing.
Visit Switcher StudioThe facts
| Castmorphic Studio | Switcher Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Castmorphic Studio: $14.99 a month | Studio: $65 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Castmorphic Studio | Switcher Studio |
| Website | castmorphic.com | switcherstudio.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #79 of 169 | #83 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
Switcher Studio: what it does well
- Syncs devices for up to nine camera angles.
- Supports real-time switching, graphics, screen sharing, and recording.
- Streams directly to Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.
- Custom RTMP supports other streaming platforms.
- Suite supports ticket sales, pay-to-watch content, and subscriptions.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The main production app requires an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Studio lists only 10 hosted videos.
- Suite payments carry a $0.99 fee per transaction.
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