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Castr vs Livestream 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.
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.
Visit Castr Paid MacWindows
Livestream Studio provides desktop tools for multi-camera production and distribution to several destinations. Eligibility depends on higher-tier Vimeo plans, so the listed lower plans do not by themselves provide Studio access.
Visit Livestream StudioThe facts
| Castr | Livestream Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter annual: $199.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Maker | Castr | Livestream Studio |
| Website | castr.com | help.vimeo.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #112 of 169 | #116 of 169 |
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
Livestream Studio: what it does well
- Switches multiple live video and audio inputs
- Supports multistreaming and many output protocols
- Includes camera, PTZ, screen-capture, and capture-device inputs
- Advanced includes one Studio encoding license
- Runs on Windows and macOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- Not browser-based
- Studio requires an eligible higher-tier plan
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