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What it is

Dacast is a paid platform for live streaming, on-demand video hosting, and video monetization. It runs on Android, iOS, the web, and through an API. Plans provide live streaming, RTMP and HLS channels, live transcoding, and an embeddable HTML5 player that supports customization and mobile devices. The Event plan adds a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising. Dacast lists integrations for OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders. RESTful JSON API access on Scale and Custom covers live channels, VOD, playlists, uploads, embed codes, and analytics. iOS and Android SDKs support player embedding in mobile apps, while PHP and Node.js SDKs support server integrations. Security controls include HTTPS delivery, AES encryption, tokenized security, password protection, and domain, geographic, and IP restrictions. Pricing starts at $29/mo with a 14-day trial; there is no free plan.

Spec sheet

Product
Dacast provides a platform for live streaming and on-demand video hosting and monetization.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Audience
Dacast describes uses that include enterprise and government communications, education, houses of worship, and event production.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Paid from
29Read 20 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Integrations
Dacast lists OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders as integrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Security
Dacast describes HTTPS delivery, AES encryption, tokenized security, password protection, and domain, geographic, and IP restrictions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Support
The pricing page lists 24/7 customer support on plans and phone support with Scale and Custom.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Founded
2008Read 23 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
API access
The RESTful JSON API is available on Scale and Custom plans, and provides access to live channels, VOD, playlists, uploads, embed codes, and analytics.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
DRM limit
Native Widevine and FairPlay DRM for VOD is available from the Scale plan and above.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Mobile development
Dacast provides iOS and Android SDKs for embedding its player in mobile apps, plus PHP and Node.js SDKs for server-side integrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Monetization
The Event plan includes a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Plan limits
Multi-CDN and China live and VOD streaming are add-ons for Event, Scale, and Custom and are not supported on Starter.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Streaming
The plans include live streaming, RTMP and HLS channels, and live transcoding channels.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Video player
The plans include an embeddable HTML5 player with customization and mobile device support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com

Plans and prices

Starter $29 a month billed monthly 500 GB storage · 2.4 TB bandwidth per year · 3 team members Read 20 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Event $99 a month billed monthly 250 GB storage · 6 TB bandwidth upfront · 5 team members Read 20 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Scale $199 a month billed monthly 2,000 GB storage · 24 TB bandwidth per year · 10 team members Read 20 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Starter $468 a year $468.00 per year (= $39.00/month, billed annually) 2.4 TB per year · 500 GB storage · 1080p · unlimited concurrent viewers · 24/7 support Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Event $756 a year $756.00 per year (= $63.00/month, billed annually) 6 TB upfront · 250 GB storage · paywall · advertising · live stream monitoring Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Scale $1,980 a year $1,980.00 per year (= $165.00/month, billed annually) 24 TB per year · 2000 GB storage · unlimited channels · DRM for VOD · 3 team members · phone support Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Custom Priced on request Contact us for a custom plan tailored to your enterprise. High volume plans of any size · custom SLAs · migrations / integrations · 5 team members Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Live streaming and on-demand hosting
  • Embeddable customizable HTML5 player
  • Multiple encoder and platform integrations
  • API and mobile SDK access
  • Security and monetization controls

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Native VOD DRM starts on Scale
  • Multi-CDN and China streaming cost extra
  • Starter excludes multi-CDN and China streaming

Who it suits

Dacast suits organizations managing live or on-demand video, including enterprise and government communications, education, houses of worship, and event production. It also fits teams needing player embedding, integrations, or monetization controls.

Verdict

Dacast combines streaming, hosting, player embedding, APIs, and monetization in paid plans. Check plan limits, DRM availability, and add-on requirements against your distribution needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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