Boomcaster vs EchoStream
Boomcaster
boomcaster.com
EchoStream
echostream.liveSide by side
| Figure | Boomcaster | EchoStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Multistreaming Software | 8.3 (#9) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Purpose | Boomcaster is a browser-based platform for recording, livestreaming, and post-production for podcasts, video podcasts, and livestreams. | EchoStream relays one RTMP video feed from an encoder to multiple connected streaming platforms in real time. |
| Security | The privacy policy says the company uses administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. | The privacy policy says passwords are hashed, destination URLs and platform tokens are treated as credentials, panel access uses HTTPS, and two-factor authentication is available. |
| Support | The privacy policy lists [email protected] as a contact, and the Enterprise plan includes 24/7 priority technical support. | The site lists [email protected] as a contact address and includes priority support with the Ultimate plan. |
Plans
Boomcaster
- FreeFree
- Starter$20 a month
- Indie$45 a month
- Pro$75 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Boomcaster
Boomcaster is a browser-based platform for recording, livestreaming, and post-production for podcasts, video podcasts, and livestreams. Each participant is recorded locally, with separate audio and video tracks uploaded in the background. Listed capture options include 48 kHz lossless audio, video up to 4K, screen recording, and ISO or mixed tracks. Plans include automated transcription, transcript-based editing, automatic post-production, and LiveEdit. Livestream destinations include YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Facebook, Twitch, and custom RTMP endpoints. Guests join through a browser link without downloads, plugins, or registration. Integrations include AWS S3, Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and export workflows for Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Descript, and Audition. Individual plans provide five, 15, or 30 recording and livestreaming hours, with extra-hour charges. Starter costs $20 a month, Indie $45 a month, and Pro $75 a month. API access is Enterprise-only.
EchoStream
EchoStream has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.