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Castr vs Gyre
Both stand on 24/7 live streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Castr combines browser production, broad encoder compatibility, multistreaming, and enterprise-oriented controls. Its paid-only structure and short recording retention should be considered before choosing a plan.
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Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Gyre combines cloud playback, scheduling, conversion and multistreaming for prerecorded content. The trial offers full access for seven days, while stream capacity, storage and 4K support vary by paid plan.
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| Castr | Gyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter annual: $199.99 a year | Start: $488 a year |
| Plans published | 10 | 8 |
| Maker | Castr | Gyre |
| Website | castr.com | gyre.pro |
| On 24/7 live streaming software | #10 of 26 | #6 of 26 |
Castr: what it does well
- Browser-based studio and 4K streaming
- Multistreaming with custom RTMP destinations
- Supports major external encoders
- Teams, sub-accounts, and access controls
- 24/7 human support on every plan
What to know first
- No permanent free plan
- Cloud recordings retained for up to three days
- Paywall commission is 9%
- Paid plans start at $19.99 monthly
Gyre: what it does well
- Runs prerecorded videos as continuous live streams
- Supports seven listed streaming destinations
- Includes scheduling, looping and planned restarts
- Imports files from Dropbox and Google Drive
- Offers 4K streaming on higher plans
What to know first
- Paid plans start at $49 a month
- Free trial lasts seven days
- Trial output includes a watermark
- Browser-based studio is not available